Public Forum Debate – 2026 National Tournament Topic

Paras Kumar | May 05, 2026
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Resolved: The United States is justified in using force to remove authoritarian leaders from power.

A total of 778 coaches and 2,791 students voted for the resolution. The winning resolution received 53% of the coach vote and 57% of the student vote.

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