Biden’s unintelligible responses, Trump’s wisecracks marked pivotal debate

Former President Joe Biden’s disastrous presidential debate with now-President Donald Trump one year ago Friday changed the course of the 2024 election. The octogenarian Delawarean appeared on-stage tired and with a raspy voice, while some of his responses were at times unintelligible, leading to Trump landing several wisecracks in response.

During the debate, Biden made a series of confusing statements, including a claim that there are at least 1,000 trillionaires in the U.S. and that they only pay 8.2% in taxes. He suggested that if they paid 24% or 25%, they could raise $500 billion in a 10-year period, which could be used to wipe out the national debt and fund initiatives like child care and elder care.

Trump responded to Biden’s statements with his trademark wit, quipping that Biden had “beat Medicare to death” and questioning the validity of his claims about reducing illegal immigration at the southern border.

Biden also accused Trump of disrespecting the military and invoked his late son, Beau Biden, who he claimed contracted glioblastoma from being stationed near burn pits in Iraq. He vehemently denied Trump’s alleged comments about fallen soldiers, calling Trump the “sucker” and the “loser.”

The debate was a turning point in the 2024 election, with Biden’s performance drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Trump accused Biden of destroying the country and criticized his border plan as lacking substance. Biden’s media allies were forced to turn on him, with left-wing commentators like Keith Olbermann calling for CNN to be “burned down” after Biden’s lackluster performance.

Despite the controversy surrounding the debate, Biden’s supporters rallied behind him, with state Democratic officials expressing their support. However, some within the Democratic Party suggested that Republicans should pull Trump from the race due to his divisive rhetoric.

The debate highlighted the stark differences between Biden and Trump, setting the stage for a contentious election cycle in 2024. As the candidates gear up for the campaign ahead, it remains to be seen how Biden’s debate performance will impact his chances of reelection.

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