Quick Hit:

Donald Trump's closing statement from his debate with Kamala Harris has garnered significantly more views on ABC News' TikTok page than Harris, with nearly 25 million views for the former president and a mere 4.8 million for the vice president.

Key Details:

• In their presidential debate Tuesday, Trump and Harris clashed over key issues like abortion, the Russia-Ukraine war, and immigration.

• Commentators noted that Trump's closing statement outperformed Harris' in TikTok views by nearly five times, with 24.9 million views compared to her 4.8 million as of Sunday morning.

• Polling data post-debate shows Trump gaining momentum, with an internal campaign memo revealing a 2-point bump for Trump, leading Harris 50% to 47% in a head-to-head matchup.

Diving Deeper:

Less than a week after the heated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump's closing statement has surged in popularity on social media, particularly on ABC News' TikTok page. On TikTok, Trump's closing statement has racked up over 24.9 million views and 1.7 million likes, far outpacing Harris' closing remarks, which sit at 4.8 million views and over 220,000 likes.

The debate, held on Tuesday in Philadelphia, saw the two candidates spar over contentious issues like abortion, immigration, and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Adding to Trump’s digital success, post-debate polling has shown him gaining ground nationally. A memo from the Trump campaign, obtained Thursday, highlights a modest 2-point bump for the former president. According to an internal survey of 1,893 likely voters, Trump now leads Harris 50% to 47% in a head-to-head matchup. Public polls reflect similar trends, with a Rasmussen Reports survey showing Trump ahead 49% to 47%, and a New York Times/Siena College poll placing him at 48% to Harris’ 47%.

Trump's ally, Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, took to X (formerly Twitter) to support the former president, criticizing the media’s portrayal of Harris as a rising political figure. “The media is attempting to manufacture an image for Kamala Harris as some popular woman who has taken the country by storm. In reality, outside of DC newsrooms no one really cares,” Boebert posted, citing the TikTok viewership numbers.

Harris used her closing statement to emphasize the stark contrast between her vision and Trump’s, claiming, "I think you've heard tonight two very different visions for our country: one that is focused on our future and one that is focused on the past."

Trump meanwhile, attacked Harris for failing to implement key policies during her three-and-a-half years in the White House. He criticized her handling of the U.S. border and the economy, suggesting that she had ample time to enact the changes she now advocates for, adding, "They've had three and a half years to fix the border. They've had three and a half years to create jobs. Why hasn't she done it?"