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Trump Tries to Spin Poor Debate Performance | John Heilemann

2024/9/12
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated, and Trump's performance was widely criticized. He made claims about immigrants eating pets, complained about moderators, and insisted he won. Harris, on the other hand, seemed well-prepared and focused on key issues.
  • Trump's claims about immigrants eating pets were based on a Facebook post.
  • Trump complained about the debate moderators and accused Harris of cheating.
  • Harris focused on issues like abortion and women's reproductive rights.
  • Dial groups showed that Harris won the debate.
  • Trump repeatedly insisted he won despite evidence to the contrary.

Shownotes Transcript

Jordan Klepper unpacks the debate aftermath including Trump's insistence that he won, Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement, and the origin of the “immigrants eat our cats and dogs” conspiracy. After JD Vance doubles down on Trump’s claim, Ronny Chieng visits Springfield to investigate the pet-eating allegations. Plus, Michael Kosta goes to Philadelphia to get the lowdown from Pennsylvania drivers on the bizarre inner workings of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the cost of a parking ticket. And John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the “Impolitic” podcast, unpacks what he witnessed at the Trump-Harris debate in Philadelphia. John offers cheesesteaks from Philly institutions and shares his perspective from the media spin room, why he thinks Kamala Harris won the evening, and whether the debate swayed undecided voters.

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