A record-breaking 67.1 million television viewers tuned in to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, according to Nielsen. Hosted by ABC News, the debate covered a range of topics, attracting a larger audience than the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden. The majority of viewers were aged 55 and older, with 41.3 million tuning in, followed by 16.9 million aged 35-54 and 6.5 million aged 18-34. While these numbers don’t quite match the record 84 million viewers who watched Trump’s debate with Hillary Clinton in 2016, they are still impressive. The Nielsen figures only account for television viewers, excluding those who watched on social media and streaming platforms. Harris is widely considered to have won the debate, with a CNN flash poll showing 63 percent of viewers believed she outperformed Trump. This high viewership demonstrates the intense interest in the upcoming election and the importance of these debates in shaping public opinion. The debate provided viewers with insights into the candidates’ positions on key issues, helping them make informed decisions at the polls. With the election fast approaching, the next debates are sure to attract similarly large audiences as voters continue to assess their options.
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Trump and Harris Presidential Debate Attracts Approximately 67.1 Million TV Viewers | Politics Update
