Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a commanding performance in the recent presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, successfully portraying him as weak and out of touch. Harris's strategy included mocking Trump, calling him 'weak,' and laughing at his claims, which visibly unsettled him. Analysts like Peter Wehner and Mike Madrid noted that Harris's approach effectively triggered Trump psychologically, resulting in his defensive behavior throughout the debate. In contrast, Trump tried to shift focus to topics like immigration and the economy but struggled to maintain composure, particularly when making unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants. Post-debate, Trump attempted damage control by making a surprise visit to the 'spin room' to declare his performance the best. The debate highlighted the stark contrasts between Harris's message of unity and optimism and Trump's focus on fear and division.