Biden’s Debate Struggles Against Trump Causes Democrats Panic
Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced off in the highly anticipated first presidential debate of the 2024 election on Thursday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
By most accounts, the debate tilted in favor of Trump—or more accurately, it highlighted significant struggles for the current President, Joe Biden.**
The 90-minute debate, held at CNN’s Techwood Turner campus studio, featured questions from hosts Dana Bash and Jake Tapper. From the outset, Biden encountered difficulties.
His voice, strained and barely audible, stumbled through an incoherent response to a question on inflation. Biden’s team later disclosed that he was battling a cold, contributing to his performance issues.**
**Throughout the evening, Biden appeared visibly disoriented at moments. He hesitated, displaying a blank expression and a confused demeanor.
One notable slip occurred when he mistakenly referred to “a thousand trillionaires” instead of billionaires, though he corrected himself quickly.
Perhaps the most jarring moment was during a discussion on healthcare, where Biden lost his train of thought entirely, halting mid-sentence before the moderators shifted the focus to Trump.
Despite these challenges, Biden managed to land some effective blows, notably calling Trump a “convicted felon” in reference to Trump’s legal issues, including the Manhattan hush money case.**
Biden also accused Trump of an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels while his wife was pregnant, a claim Trump denied.
Additionally, Biden attacked Trump’s conduct surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot and alleged derogatory comments about soldiers who died in combat.**
In contrast, Trump displayed a notably controlled demeanor. His performance, characterized by confidence and assertiveness, overshadowed Biden’s faltering attempts.
Trump avoided emotional outbursts, a marked departure from his usual debate style. However, his statements were peppered with inaccuracies, including false claims about Democratic positions on abortion and misleading remarks about the events of January 6th.
Despite the falsehoods, many pundits and viewers perceived Trump as the clear victor, attributing Biden’s poor showing to concerns about his age and cognitive sharpness.
Reactions from Democratic leaders were swift and anxious. MSNBC and CNN anchors reported receiving frantic messages from party insiders, expressing alarm over Biden’s debate performance.
The debate has intensified concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s ability to pursue a second term, prompting discussions about whether someone might urge him to step aside.
Biden’s Debate Struggles Against Trump Causes Democrats Panic
