Trump says Biden ‘hates’ Harris after palace coup ousted him 'like a dog' from Democratic ticket

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of “hating” Vice President Kamala Harris in a heated attack during their first televised presidential debate in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 10, after a palace coup forced him off the 2024 Democratic ticket.

"When this weak pathetic man that you saw at a debate just a few months ago... if he weren't in that debate, he'd be running instead of her," Trump thundered.

Trump highlights Harris 2020 campaign failure

"She got no votes, he got 14 million votes. What you did? You talk about a threat to democracy? He got 14 million votes, and they threw him out of office... I'll give you a little secret: He hates her," Trump added. "He can't stand her but he got 14 million votes. They threw him out. She got zero votes."

"And when she ran, she was the first one to leave because she failed. And now she's running," the Republican 2024 nominee said, referencing Harris' 2020 presidential campaign disaster. 

However, the 45th former president didn't stop there, escalating his criticism of the current administration, he accused the Democratic Party of throwing Biden out "like a dog."

Biden remained a significant figure throughout the debate, with his name surfacing periodically. Despite Biden withdrawing from the race on July 21, 2024, Trump has continued to target him. Biden is currently in New York City.

Trump labels Harris a 'Marxist'

During the fiery debate, Kamala Harris, frequently smiling and gesturing with her hands, came under fierce criticism from Donald Trump, who branded her a "Marxist," a nod to her father Donald Harris' background. A Stanford University economics professor, he is the first Black scholar to receive tenure in Stanford's economics department.

"She's a Marxist. Everybody knows she's a Marxist. Her father is a Marxist professor in economics, and he taught her well," Trump declared.

Despite the accusations, the VP has consistently defended free market capitalist economy.

Vice President Harris identifies as a Black and Indian woman. She was born to a Jamaican-American father and an Indian-American mother.

The 90-minute debate, hosted by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, was held without a live audience. As per the agreed terms of the campaigns, the candidates’ microphones were muted while their opponents were speaking.

Social media erupts over Trump’s dig against Harris during debate

Donald Trump’s blazing debate performance sparked a wave of reactions on the internet, with users praising his sharp remarks and sharing their amusement. 

"Dr Jill also hates her," tweeted a user.

"One of the best lines of the night," said a second.

"This made me lol," a third added.

"Biden can get in line!" read a tweet.

"BRO SPILLING TEAS LMAOOO," penned a user.

"God Bless President Trump! I laughed out loud when he said this!" stated another.

"Trump is the king when it comes to throwing out the zingers," read a comment.

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