Opinion: Rating who won the Harris-Trump debate

Assessing the night and its best moments.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 11, 2024 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met for the first time last night in a fierce debate. We asked 14 Times columnists and Opinion writers: Who won, who lost and what was the debate's most pivotal moment? Illustration by Shoshana Schultz/The New York Times Here's how they rated the debate. → MORE COVERAGE Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after the debate. → Read six takeaways from the debate. → This was the moment when Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump into talking about crowd sizes and cats. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Your guide to the 2024 elections. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018