### Kamala and Trump Show Respect to Mexico in U.S. Presidential Debate, Celebrates AMLO
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his satisfaction on September 11, 2024, with the respectful treatment that both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump extended towards Mexico during the first U.S. presidential debate that took place the previous night.
During the debate, the Republican candidate and former U.S. President, Donald Trump, made a controversial claim on September 10, 2024. He alleged that migrants were consuming pets in Ohio. “In Springfield, Ohio, they’re eating the dogs. The people coming from [Haiti], they’re eating the cats, they’re eating the pets of those who live there,” the New York magnate stated from the Philadelphia Convention Center during the debate organized by ABC.
However, moderator David Muir countered by saying, “There are no credible reports of dogs and cats being eaten in Springfield, according to the mayor [Misty Buscher].” This prompted a brief exchange between the moderator and Trump.
On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for the presidency and in office since January 20, 2021, criticized Trump for his role in opposing a bill pushed by President Joseph Biden aimed at strengthening border security—a bill that allegedly failed due to Trump’s pressure.
This first presidential debate, held 55 days before the November 5, 2024, elections, marked the initial face-off between Harris and Trump. According to a quick CNN poll, the 59-year-old vice president garnered 63% support, whereas the 78-year-old former president received 37%.
Reflecting on the debate, López Obrador remarked, “I was pleased to see Kamala and Trump treating Mexico with respect. We continue to move forward… We respect other nations and expect others to respect us as a free and sovereign country,” during his morning press conference at the Treasury Room in the National Palace.
### Further Developments on the U.S. Presidential Debate
In conjunction with the primary event, other emerging news related to the U.S. presidential debate has provided additional context and reactions:
1. **Misunderstood Allegations Regarding Migrants**:
Local officials and residents from Springfield, Ohio, expressed bewilderment and frustration over Trump’s unfounded claims about migrants consuming pets. Mayor Misty Buscher assured the public that there was no evidence supporting these allegations and emphasized the town’s efforts to ensure community safety and harmony.
2. **Harris’s Border Security Stance**:
Kamala Harris reiterated her commitment to a balanced immigration policy that aims to bolster national security while respecting human rights. She criticized the Trump administration’s previous policies, which she argued were draconian and ineffective in addressing the root causes of migration.
3. **Debate Polls and Predictions**:
Various post-debate polls revealed mixed reactions among different demographics. While Harris maintained a lead among younger voters and minorities, Trump retained considerable support from rural and conservative bases. Political analysts speculate that the upcoming debates could be pivotal in swaying undecided voters.
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