Trump-Harris debate live updates: Analysis, reactions and highlights

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign has begun selling Taylor Swift-themed bracelets, just minutes after the singer endorsed the Democratic nominees in the 2024 US presidential election.

The Harris-Walz official website launched the bracelets on September 10 after the presidential debate between Vice President Harris and Republican nominee, Donald Trump. The jewelry includes clay beads that spell the last names of Harris and her running mate for vice president, Walz. The two blue and black bracelets also each feature a bead that displays the number “24.”

The online description for the product includes a nod to one of Swift’s hit songs from her 2017 album, Reputation. “Are you ready for it? Harris-Walz friendship bracelets are here!” the website reads. All purchases will be a donation to the Harris Victory Fund.

Former Republican advisor Stuart Stevens said in a post on X that Harris “disqualified” Trump during the debate last night.

The former president “was exposed as a fool, a know nothing who can’t distinguish between fantasy and reality,” he added.

Following the much-awaited debate between presidential nominees on Tuesday (10 September), Swift shared a rare statement endorsing the Democratic nominee.

She said: “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”

Following the debate, Trump was quizzed about Swift’s endorsement by Fox News, adding he is “not a fan”.

Trump added: “I like Britney, I think she is great, she is a big MAGA fan.”

Trump lashed out on Truth Social on Wednesday, claiming that the Harris campaign wants another debate because she did poorly.

During the debate on Tuesday night, Harris repeatedly appeared to get under the former president’s skin, causing him to react angrily. Most observers dubbed her the winner.

Trump has said that he’s “not inclined” to do another debate.

“In the World of Boxing or UFC, when a Fighter gets beaten or knocked out, they get up and scream, ‘I DEMAND A REMATCH, I DEMAND A REMATCH!’ Well, it’s no different with a Debate. She was beaten badly last night. Every Poll has us WINNING, in one case, 92-8, so why would I do a Rematch?” Trump wrote on Truth Social without sharing what polls he was referring to.

The candidates faced off Tuesday night (10 September) during the presidential debate in Philadelphia, the first since President Joe Biden stepped down from the Democratic ticket in July.

Trump added: “It was very interesting and showed how weak they are.”

Shares in the Nasdaq-listed Trump Media and Technology Group Corp were down as much as 17.6 per cent to approximately $15.40 upon opening bell – hours after Trump and Harris faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It marks a stark contrast to Tuesday morning, which saw an uptick for Trump’s social media company for a second day in row – with a 3.2 percent increase and shares hitting a $18.63 high when markets closed at 4pm.

The former president was quickly slapped down by moderator David Muir after each false claim during the event in Philadelphia.

As Mr Trump spoke, the vice president looked in disbelief at him before laughing.

In one of the more bizarre moments of the debate, Mr Trump claimed that immigrants in Ohio are abducting pets and eating them.

He also said that Tim Walz has said “execution after birth is OK”, as well as further false claims about the 2020 election.