The much-awaited Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential debate took place on September 10, drawing worldwide attention. Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris took to the stage and went on to slightly alter the fate of the upcoming race. Even though their debate on pertinent issues sparked reactions online, it was Harris’ debate face that gave the internet much to discuss and make memes about.
Kamala Harris is expressive in debate photos
On Tuesday, VP Harris took the stage for the highly anticipated debate with former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. For the next 90 minutes, Harris’ reactions on the split screen took over the internet. While Trump presented his arguments, she reacted to them with eye rolls, hands-on-chin gestures, and head shakes. And these were just some of the many expressions that became fodder for online users.
#Debate2024 became one of the day’s top trends, leading to a surge in Kamala Harris memes. One of Trump’s many debate points included a debunked report on Haitian immigrants that instantly drew a laugh from Harris. Then, when Trump made a Marxist remark about her background, she not only shook her head in disbelief but also put a hand on her chin as if listening to a story.
Her expressions and gestures soon became memes on X. While some called it “funny” and “wild,” others commended her courage and patience in standing up against the opposition’s claims. Some even felt that Harris knew that “he’s (Trump) lying.” The users also flooded the social media platform with screenshots of meme-worthy moments of Harris from the debate.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated about several important issues, including abortion rights, immigration and border issues, the economy, and more. The Hill reported that while Harris’s campaign wanted a second debate, Trump confessed that he was “not inclined to do” the same.
