In contrast to his previous debate on CNN with then-Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, DT insisted on a live audience.
On the subject of whom, DT poked fun of the president on Truth Social, referring to him by the moniker “Sleepy Joe” that he received from Trump.
Trump criticized Kamala by calling her acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination a “coup,” and he complained about changing tactics in light of Harris’s status as his opponent.
Joe pulled out of the race in response to pressure from his political base, making Kamala the presumed candidate for the Democrats.