In an unprecedented moment, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in their first debate of 2024 on Thursday. However, the outcome was not what anyone expected as Biden put on a subpar performance that was heavily criticized. From the beginning of the debate, it was clear that there was a sense of weakness in Biden’s demeanor.
Despite the high stakes of the debate for Biden, he struggled to articulate his thoughts cohesively. He often slurred his words and appeared out of breath, making nonsensical statements. Trump, on the other hand, took advantage of Biden’s poor performance by maintaining a calm and disciplined approach while taking jabs at the president.
One instance that particularly highlighted Biden’s shortcomings was when he mistakenly stated that the US was the biggest producer of support for Israel. Trump seized this moment to mock Biden, further emphasizing the stark difference in their performances during the debate.
Thursday’s debate was unique in many ways as it marked the earliest general election debate on record with both men being presumptive nominees of their respective parties. Some key differences from previous debates included the absence of a studio audience, mics being cut when one person was speaking, and two commercial breaks.
As this unfolding story continues to develop, it remains to be seen how this subpar performance will impact Biden’s campaign going forward. Stay tuned for any updates on this ongoing saga between two political titans.
