Kaine and Cao debate key issues in Virginia Senate race

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao debated on various issues, including immigration and tariffs, in Norfolk, Virginia. This was their only debate of the campaign, highlighting key political divides. Cao criticized military recruitment strategies and COVID vaccine mandates, while Kaine emphasized the need to promote military benefits. They disagreed on tariffs, with Cao supporting them and Kaine warning they would raise prices. On immigration, Cao did not directly support mass deportation but criticized illegal entry. Kaine opposed mass deportation, stating it would harm the economy and criticized Republicans for not supporting stronger border security measures.