Over 58 million people watched Harris-Trump debate

PHILADELPHIA: The American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News reported that approximately 57.7 million people turned in to watch the presidential debate between United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump on Wednesday.

In contrast, the June debate between the Republican Party nominee and current US president Joe Biden on Fox News attracted a mere 5.13 million viewers.

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Media outlets throughout the US indicated that the Democratic Party’s candidate delivered a strong performance during the debate. Meanwhile, Trump claimed success in his own right.

Following the presidential debate, shares of the Trump Media fell by 15 per cent, reflecting growing investor concerns.

In a conversation with the conservative-leaning Fox News, Trump suggested that Harris may be less likely to engage in future debates.

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The huge disparity in the viewership and the subsequent decline in Trump Media’s stock hints at the outgoing political landscape and the impact of the televised debates on public opinion and market dynamics.