During the first presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed over abortion rights, with Harris accusing Trump of lying and undermining women's autonomy through restrictive policies. She emphasized the consequences of 'Trump abortion bans' that lack exceptions for cases of rape and incest, highlighting the moral implications of such laws. Trump countered by claiming that Democrats support extreme measures like late-term abortions and insisted that the issue should be returned to the states. Harris reiterated her commitment to restoring Roe v. Wade protections if elected, while also critiquing Trump's Supreme Court appointments that led to its overturning. The debate also touched on economic issues, with Trump labeling Harris a 'Marxist' based on her father's background and accusing her of adopting his economic policies. Harris, in turn, criticized Trump for benefiting the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and proposed building an 'opportunity economy.'