Election live in the United States: Tim Walz and JD Vance star in the vice presidential candidates’ debate
Vice President’s debate resumes with question of gun control
Vance walked back previous criticism of Trump and defended his management of the economy and border security
vanes He once again talked about a change in his stance regarding the former President Donald Trumpwhich he described in the past “America’s Hitler,
During the debate, Vance again admitted that he was wrong in his initial assessment. ,They did a good job with a functioning economy and a secure border. And yes, sometimes you make mistakes and say the wrong thing, and you have to be honest.“, he said.
Vance noted, however, that there were aspects that could have been handled better during the Trump administration. believes that the responsibility lies primarily with him Congress For “not doing your job optimally” during that period.
According to the senator, the legislative branch did not act effectively to support the former president’s policies.
The candidate emphasized that the change in his position was not due to external pressures, but was a recognition of the achievements that, in his opinion, had been achieved during Trump’s presidency.
,You have to be honest when you’re wrong“, he repeated.
Walz questions Trump for avoiding paying taxes and being “detached” from the reality of the middle class
Tim Walzpointed towards the former president Donald Trump To disengage from the concerns of the middle class, rejecting recommendations from economists, national security experts and scientists.
According to Walz, a president should be guided by the advice of his team. ,If you’re going to be president, you don’t have to have all the answers. Donald Trump thinks he has them“, he said.
,My advice is this: If you need heart surgery, listen to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, not Donald Trump.,
Walz also addressed teachers, nurses, truck drivers and other American workers, asking how it could be considered fair that they pay taxes every year while Trump avoided doing so for 10 out of 15 years, As he revealed. the new York Times In 2022.
,This is what is wrong with the system. There’s a way around it and he’s bragging about it“, he said.
He highlighted that the former president bragged on several occasions about his ability to avoid paying taxes, which he said reflected a disconnect from the economic reality faced by the working class.
Vance challenges Kamala Harris: “If your plans are so good, you should implement them now”
vanes questioned the Vice President kamala harris He indicated that if his economic proposals are so effective then he should implement them immediately.
,If Kamala Harris has such good plans… she should act on them now” Vance responded by asking how the Trump-Vance administration would finance its policies, noting that the former president’s economic proposals are expected to Donald Trump Increase the deficit.
Vance acknowledged that some of Harris’s views “They sound great too”But criticized that the Democratic candidate has not yet implemented them. Instead, he said current policies have contributed to increase in food costs, Consumers are being affected.
The candidate emphasized that Harris already had the opportunity to implement these policies and did not do so, which, according to him, shows a lack of effectiveness in the current administration’s actions.
,Instead of continuing to raise prices he should do what you proposeVance added.
Walz assures that Trump sabotaged the immigration agreement between Democrats and Republicans
candidate Tim Walz Defended a bipartisan proposal for immigration reform and called on Congress to approve it, while ensuring that the Vice President kamala harris I will sign it.
,Pass the bill. she will sign it” Walz said, responding to the senator’s criticism. J.D. vanes On the management of the southern border.
Walz argued that most political actors, except the former president, are looking for solutions to stop the illegal influx of migrants at the border. Donald Trump,
,We all want to find out, most of us want to find out. That’s why we had the fairest, toughest immigration bill this country has ever seen.“, he assured. According to Walz, Trump destroyed the legislative package negotiated between Republicans and Democrats because its approval would take away a central issue for his campaign.
The candidate also questioned Trump for not solving the problem during his four years in power and for not fulfilling his promise to build a border wall with Mexico, only a part of which was completed. ,What would Donald Trump be talking about if we actually did some of these things?Walz said.
He criticized Vance for spreading “falsehoods” about the Haitian population. Springfield, OhioAnd said the debate had “dehumanized” and “vilified” migrants. “There will be consequences,” he warned.
Vance accuses Kamala Harris of “mass separation of children” at the southern border
senator J.D. vanes Said that the United States “needs”Stop the bleeding on immigration”When asked about his promise to implement the largest mass deportation in the country’s history and whether that would include separating immigrants born in the United States from their children.
Vance responded that the first step should be to stop migration, and he blamed the Vice President’s policies for the immigration crisis. kamala harriswho, in their opinion, reversed the measures implemented during the administration Donald Trump,
He argued that the US government should focus on deporting “M”criminal immigrant“As a priority. Additionally, he blamed Harris for the situation of minors crossing the southern border with drug smugglers. According to the senator, the current administration has caused “mass separation of children” due to its border policies.
Tim Walz accuses Trump of downplaying climate change and favoring Big Oil
candidate Tim Walz criticized the former president Donald Trump For calling climate change a “hoax”.
During the debate, Walz highlighted anti-inflation lawpromoted by administration bidenWhich allocated billions of dollars to combat climate change. She said Trump also jokingly said that global warming would lead to more properties being built on the beach.
Walz defended his state’s farmers, saying they recognize the reality of climate change and have adapted to new environmental conditions.
He also told hurricane helen As an example of extreme weather events he says have become more frequent and intense in recent years, he said they “come onto the scene faster and stronger than any other.”
JD Vance defends Trump’s foreign policy: “It made the world safer”
senator J.D. vanes defended the former president’s performance Donald Trump in foreign policy, saying it has “made the world safer.”
During Vance’s speech, Trump criticized the debate hosts, whom he described as “extremely biased” on his Truth Social account.
Regarding policy towards israelVance said any decision on a preemptive strike would depend on the Israeli government. ,When our allies are fighting the bad guys we should support them, no matter where they are. I think this is the right position on the Israel issue.” the senator said, responding to a question from moderator Margaret Brennan.
Walz criticized Trump for his positions on the Middle East crisis and relations with Putin and Kim Jong-un.
candidate Tim Walz Answered the question of how to handle the situation iran Criticism of former President Donald TrumpHe noted that “80-year-old Trump talking about the size of the crowd” is not the right person to lead the country during such a crisis.
Walz also questioned relations with leaders like Trump Vladimir Putin And Kim Jong-unAccording to the candidate, these alliances reflect a lack of stability in United States foreign policy and threaten the stability of international alliances.
Walz said this in his speech “Iran is closer to acquiring nuclear weapons than ever because of Donald Trump’s changing leadership,
He asserted that the “lack of firmness” in the former president’s administration has allowed the Iranian regime to pursue its nuclear program.