During the recent debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican strategist Scott Jennings noted that Trump was initially performing well until he became distracted by Harris's remarks about his rally crowd sizes. Harris criticized Trump's opposition to a bipartisan border bill aimed at enhancing border security and combating drug trafficking, which she claimed Trump derailed to prevent Biden from gaining political leverage. Meanwhile, young Republicans watching the debate expressed mixed feelings about Trump's behavior, with some urging him to adopt a more moderate tone while still planning to vote for him. Trump's claims during the debate included false assertions about Haitian immigrants and unfounded accusations regarding crime rates, which were challenged by moderators. The Biden administration condemned Trump's remarks as divisive and rooted in racism. Despite the controversy, many attendees at the watch party were enthusiastic, particularly about the immigration discussion segment.