Sep 11, 2024 - News
Photos: How debate night unfolded in Philadelphia
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Gaza protesters march to the debate site Tuesday night. Photo: Mike D'Onofrio/Axios
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump's Tuesday night showdown took over Philadelphia, from a heavy police presence to protests to presidential campaign billboards.
- Scenes from the city, in photos:
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters (pictured above) marched from Philadelphia's City Hall, down Market Street to the National Constitution Center ahead of the presidential debate.
- Meanwhile, hundreds more gathered on a part of Independence Mall opposite the center, including pro-Israel demonstrators, anti-abortion activists and supporters of PETA, the animal rights group.
The perimeter of the National Constitution Center was walled off by 6-foot metal fences and surrounded by police.
Along Market Street, buildings were wrapped in political ads from both candidates.
