The discussion also covered several other vital issues. Harris highlighted the impact of former President Donald Trump’s abortion bans on Black women in states like Georgia, advocated for engaging Black men in the electoral process, and condemned the racist depiction of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. She also addressed gun laws, noting her support for a ban on assault weapons while being a gun owner herself.

Despite gun violence in cities like Philadelphia, a recent study from the Center for American Progress revealed that the city has experienced the most significant decrease in gun violence among all major U.S. cities this year.

Even with Philadelphia’s significant decline in gun violence, handguns remain a considerable concern across the country. The FBI reports that 59% of shootings involve these weapons, emphasizing their substantial role in violent incidents. Harris was pressed on the issue of banning assault weapons while not addressing the problems posed by handguns.

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