The debate, without a live audience, opens with disputes over the country’s economy. Harris criticises Trump for the state of the economy when he left office, and says she instead plans to build on hopes and aspirations of the American people, and aims to create an “opportunity economy”. “What we have done is clean up Donald Trump’s mess,” Harris says. Trump responds back and falsely touts his economy, claiming he created one of the greatest economies in the history of the country. The Democratic vice president also warns for the dangers of the policies listed in Project 2025. Trump denies to …