A recap of Biden and Trump’s first presidential debate of 2024
President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. AP Photo / Gerald Herbert
Last night, President Biden and former President Donald Trump took the stage in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. The 90-minute event, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, saw the two candidates clash on a range of issues, from the economy to immigration. This debate marked the first time a sitting president debated his predecessor on stage. The unique format, which included muted microphones when candidates were not speaking and the absence of a live audience, aimed to foster a more focused discussion.
Today on the 21st, we'll examine how each candidate performed, listen to viewer reactions and explore what this means for the upcoming election.
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Linda Kenyon
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