In their first 2024 presidential debate, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off without shaking hands. The two immediately dove into discussing policy matters, covering a range of topics including the economy, abortion, and civil rights.
During the economic portion of the debate, Biden highlighted the economic gains that occurred during his presidency. He noted that he had rescued the economy from chaos when he took over from Trump in 2021. On the other hand, Trump boasted about the state of the economy during his term, claiming that everything was going well and attributing rising prices to Biden. The two traded blows over who was responsible for the current economic situation, with Trump emphasizing the impact of inflation on the country.
The discussion then moved to abortion rights, with Biden accusing Trump of eroding such rights through his Supreme Court appointments. Biden pledged to restore the protections under Roe v. Wade if given a second term while criticizing
