Harris says Trump was ‘fired by 81M people’ in 2020 during debate, Internet calls it 'greatest burn ever'

Vice President Kamala Harris and GOP candidate Donald Trump faced each other for the first time during the presidential debate hosted by ABC News
UPDATED SEP 11, 2024
Donald Trump was thrashed by Kamala Harris during the ABC News presidential debate on September 10, 2024 (Getty Images)
Donald Trump was thrashed by Kamala Harris during the ABC News presidential debate on September 10, 2024 (Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Kamala Harris attacked Donald Trump during their first presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, September 10.

During the debate held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, co-moderator David Muir asked the Democratic presidential nominee if she believed Trump was trying to “intimidate” them and “suppress the vote”, as reported by ABC News.

Muir was referring to a past remark made by the former leader in which he said, "When I win, those people who cheated will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, which will include long-term prison sentences."



 

Harris replied, “Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. So, let's be clear about that. And clearly, he is having a very difficult time processing that,” while referring to the 2020 election results.

People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at a debate watch party at The Abbey, an iconic gay bar, on September 10, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Harris and Trump are facing off in their first presidential debate of the 2024 presidential cycle. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)]
People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former president Donald Trump at a debate watch party at The Abbey on September 10, 2024  (Mario Tama/Getty Images)]

Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump ‘a disgrace’

Kamala Harris also indirectly mentioned the January 6 Capitol attacks as she noted, “But we cannot afford to have a president of the United States who attempts as he did in the past to upend the will of the voters in a free and fair election.”

“And I'm going to tell you that I have traveled the world as vice president of the United States. And world leaders are laughing at Donald Trump,” the 59-year-old politician asserted.

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, debates Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. president Donald Trump, for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, called out Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the presidential election debate on September 10, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Pointing directly towards Trump, Harris continued, “I have talked with military leaders, some of whom worked with you. And they say you're a disgrace."

“And when you then talk in this way in a presidential debate and deny what over and over again are court cases you have lost, because you did in fact lose that election, it leads one to believe that perhaps we do not have in the candidate to my right the temperament or the ability to not be confused about the fact.”

“That's deeply troubling. And the American people deserve better,” she added.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, debates Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Donald Trump during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10 (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Netizens dub Kamala Harris’ attack on Donald Trump ‘pure gold’

Meanwhile, people online have supported Kamala Harris’ claims during the presidential debate while blasting Donald Trump.

“We will fire him again and renew Kamala's contract,” an X user tweeted.



 



 

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debate during the presidential election campaign on September 10, 2024 (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Another user wrote, “It must be killing him not to be able to interject. 😂 Oooh, that line about world leaders thinking him a disgrace...🔥.”



 

The third user said, “And in this election, Donald Trump won't be ELECTED ANYMORE.”



 

The fourth user stated, “‘You’re a disgrace.’ Say it to his Face! 🔥”

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greet as they debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greet as they debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)


 

“LOL I love it. She's cooking him in front of America, and I'm here for it,” the fifth user noted.



 

A comment read, “As a Republican, this is one of the greatest burns I’ve ever seen in a long time. You can tell Trump was amused by it that’s how you know it was good.”



 

“That look she gives him when she says he is having a hard time processing that! PURE GOLD!!!” another comment read.



 

An individual mentioned, “This weak and insecure man cannot stand losing.  When he loses, he lies and lashes out. To his eternal dishonor, he promoted the Jan. 6 attack on our country.   And the attack on our freedom to have our votes counted. #KamalaUnitesUS.”



 



 

“This is an epic beat down by Harris,” a person remarked.

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