Tonight\u2019s debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was a defining moment in this election cycle. For those of us who see the direction America needs to go, it became abundantly clear that Donald Trump is the leader this country needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump’s Commanding Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From the start, Trump took control of the debate stage with a presence we haven\u2019t seen since his 2016 campaign trail. Confident, clear, and in command, Trump didn\u2019t just talk about the issues\u2014he owned them. Whether it was the economy, national security, or immigration, Trump had the facts, and more importantly, he had a proven track record. Under his presidency, America saw record economic growth, wage increases, and the lowest unemployment in decades. Voters remember those days, and Trump reminded us tonight that they weren\u2019t a fluke. They were the result of policies that put America first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What set Trump apart was his ability to connect with the average American. He spoke to the issues hitting our families hardest\u2014rising inflation, skyrocketing grocery prices, and the threats at our southern border. He laid a clear path forward, prioritizing law and order, securing the border, and rebuilding the economy. While the current administration fumbles through these critical issues, Trump showed tonight that he\u2019s ready to get the country back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kamala Harris Falls Flat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kamala Harris, in contrast, seemed woefully unprepared to defend the Biden-Harris record. Her responses were riddled with vagueness and a lack of direction. On the economy, she struggled to offer anything but the usual platitudes about \u201cbuilding back better,\u201d a phrase that has worn thin as Americans feel the pain of inflation and stagnant wages. When pressed on immigration, her answers were evasive and weak, as she failed to address the glaring crisis at our southern border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n