For both Kamala HarrisUS Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's running mate. If elected, she will be the first female vice president of the USA. and Donald TrumpAn American television personality who became US president from 2016 to 2020. He is running to be president again in 2024. , it was a vitalVery important. evening. This was their chance to capture the minds of voters. But who came out on top?

At the debate in PennsylvaniaA US state with a population of nearly 13 million. , Harris used her tagline constantly: "We are not going back." She painted a picture of an America looking to move forward. Meanwhile, Trump turned to lines he has used before, many of which experts say are misinformationIncorrect or misleading information unintentionally presented as fact. It can be contrasted with disinformation or deliberate lies..

Trump accused HaitianFrom Haiti, a country in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti was the world's first Black-led republic when it became independent from French control and got rid of slavery. immigrants in OhioA Midwestern US state, with a population of nearly 12 million. of "eating the dogs". He claimed that Harris "wants to do transgenderSomeone whose gender identity (what they feel inside) does not match the gender identity they were assigned at birth (based on their biology). operations on illegal aliensUsed to describe immigrants who have moved into a country illegally, or without the required documents and authorisation. that are in prison". He even said that the DemocratsMembers of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party. Joe Biden and Barack Obama are both Democrats. support abortionTrump has changed his position on this over the years. But in 2011 he came out as pro-life, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's health is in danger. for babies after they have already been born.

These are the sort of claims that Trump has been making since he first ran for US president in 2016. Some think they are not working anymore. He had to be reminded more than once that he was not running against President Joe BidenThe president of the USA, elected in 2020., who dropped out of the race over the summer.

The debate also touched on the economy, the war in UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. and the war in GazaThe smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt. . On her more vulnerableat risk of being harmed issues such as inflationAn increase in the price of goods in an economy. , Gaza and the border, Harris was much quieter.

So who was the winner? One big name was convinced by Harris. Superstar Taylor Swift announced her support for Harris, describing her as a "steady-handed, gifted leader".

The pollsWhen people are asked what their opinion is on a certain topic or who they are voting for in an election. are on Harris' side too. Polling averages are showing a slim +2.8-point lead for Harris over Trump. But there is by no means agreement. A different poll released yesterday by The New York Times and Siena College found Trump leading Harris 48 to 47%.

Is it all over for Trump?

Yes! Last night, Harris proved to the American people that she is a skilled debater. She is cool-headed in the face of Trump's showing off. He will not be elected as America's next leader.

No! The polls show that Trump and Harris are still neck and neck. Many people thought Hillary ClintonAn American Democrat politician, diplomat and former First Lady. would surely win in 2016. But then Donald Trump was elected by the American people. It could happen again.