“Did Trump Lose the 2020 Election?” Walz Challenges Vance Politely at US Vice Presidential Debate.
Oct 2, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance debated critical issues, including inflation and immigration, as they prepare for the November election.
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In a heated debate on Tuesday night, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance clashed over important issues facing the country.
This debate is the last major event before the presidential election on November 5. Both candidates are running to be vice president, and they showcased their differing views on several topics.
The debate started with Walz responding to claims made by former President Donald Trump. Walz blamed Trump’s false claims about voter fraud for the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
This attack happened when a group tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.
"He is still saying he didn't lose the election," Walz said. He then asked Vance a direct question, “Did he lose the 2020 election?”
Vance did not answer the question. Instead, he accused Vice President Kamala Harris of trying to silence opposing views online. Walz was not impressed, saying, "That is a damning non-answer."
Walz, who is 60 years old and a former high school teacher, and Vance, 40, a popular author and conservative senator, represent two very different viewpoints. They both come from the Midwest but have opposing views on many issues.
During the debate, they discussed various topics, including the crisis in the Middle East, immigration, taxes, abortion, climate change, and the economy. Despite their differences, both men showed a tone of politeness, thanking each other even as they criticized each other's running mates.
Vance criticized Harris for not doing enough to handle inflation and other problems while being part of President Biden's administration. He said, "If Kamala Harris has such great plans for how to address middle-class problems, then she ought to do them now."
Walz fired back, calling Trump an unstable leader who prioritizes billionaires. He pointed out that Trump had four years to solve immigration issues and failed to do so.
“Most of us want to solve this,” Walz said. He reminded voters that Trump had promised to make immigration easier.
The mood of this debate was quite different from the often-divisive atmosphere of the campaign.
Trump has made many derogatory comments about Harris, while Walz has referred to his Republican opponents in less than flattering terms. Vance has also been criticized for past comments about some Democrats.
During the debate, Trump watched from afar and posted his thoughts on social media. He called Walz “pathetic” and said he had a “low IQ.”
Political experts say that vice presidential debates usually do not change the outcome of elections. However, even a small change in public opinion could be important, as the race is very close just weeks before Election Day.
Vance acknowledged his previous criticisms of Trump, saying, “I was wrong about Donald Trump.”
He explained that he had believed some false media reports about Trump. He added, “But most importantly, Donald Trump delivered for the American people.”
In their earlier debate on September 10, Harris was widely viewed as the winner. That debate was much more chaotic than this one.
Even though Harris has gained some ground in national polls, many surveys show that voters are still divided in the key states that will determine the election outcome.
With Election Day fast approaching, both candidates are trying hard to win over voters. They have laid out their plans and visions for the future. As voters prepare to make their decisions, the stakes have never been higher.
The final debate has set the stage for an exciting lead-up to the election.
