Walz-Vance debate: Candidates tangle in wide-ranging debate

Following the debate, President Joe Biden said Walz proved he "has what it takes" to be the vice president.

"Trust me, I know what a good vice president looks like," Biden wrote on X. "Tonight's debate made it clear my friend @Tim_Walz has what it takes."

Former President Donald Trump said his running mate "crushed it" on his social media platform, and his campaign said Vance "perfectly articulated" the case for a second Trump administration.

Vance and Walz shook hands again after delivering their closing statements and remained on the debate stage chatting with each other briefly before being joined by their respective spouses.

Vance ended the night with a closing statement focusing on Harris' policies.

The senator blamed Harris' policies for higher energy costs, housing costs and other goods.

"We need change. We need a new direction. We need a president who has already done this once before and did it well," he said.

Walz said he was "proud" of the coalition Harris has been able to build since becoming the nominee, from Sen. Bernie Sanders to Taylor Swift.

"And they believe in a truly optimistic future for this country," he said.

Walz said Harris is giving people a "new way forward" while Vance would only stand for Trump's agenda.