Donald Trump was asked to denounce white supremacists, and didn't. Here's what else happened at the first presidential debate
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump was asked to denounce white supremacists, and didn't. Here's what else happened at the first presidential debate

ABC  

The first presidential debate of the 2020 US election campaign is over. After the debate, the President made his feelings about the debate moderation clear: Trump delivered a few 'check the transcript' moments The struggle didn't stop Wallace from asking difficult questions though, and he managed to extract a promise from the President that "you'll get to see" his tax returns and that those tax returns would show he paid "millions" in federal income taxes. Relive the first 2020 presidential debate Photo shows US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden Miss the first presidential debate? Wallace asked Trump if he would urge his supporters "to stay calm and not engage in civil unrest" in the event that the election result was delayed or contested. When Wallace asked Trump to clarify whether he'd urge people to take to the streets, all the President had to say was that he expected it would be "a fraudulent election".

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All of the best and worst moments of the Trump-Harris debate, as they happened
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All of the best and worst moments of the Trump-Harris debate, as they happened

LA Times  

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris met Tuesday for the first — and perhaps only — debate of their closely fought presidential contest. “They say you’re a disgrace.” VIDEO | 00:42 Harris claims dictators are rooting for Trump because he can be manipulated She’s really taking him to task for his mistruths, and getting under his skin. Now Harris says, “Donald …

Trump's campaign chief sounds warning over Harris' debate skills: report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's campaign chief sounds warning over Harris' debate skills: report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump walked away victorious in his first presidential debate in June against President Joe Biden — but his campaign doesn't expect it will be so easy in next week's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. According to Axios, Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita told House Republicans "they're anticipating a 'fine' performance from VP Harris during Tuesday's debate" …

Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris ‘the President’ in the latest gaffe, and netizens can't help but mock
4 months ago

Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris ‘the President’ in the latest gaffe, and netizens can't help but mock

Hindustan Times  

Former US President Donald Trump found himself the subject of online ridicule after a slip of the tongue during a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, August 20. While addressing a crowd of his supporters, Trump mistakenly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “the president,” a gaffe that quickly caught the attention of social media. “And she's the president, and …

The debate on US presidency
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The debate on US presidency

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, as American voters tuned in to their television sets and devices to watch the presidential debate, two questions dominated public consciousness. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden …

Biden-Trump debate: Bette Midler and Roseanne Barr lead celebrity reactions
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden-Trump debate: Bette Midler and Roseanne Barr lead celebrity reactions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Celebrities are sharing their thoughts …

Trump lies as Biden crashes: A campaign-defining presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump lies as Biden crashes: A campaign-defining presidential debate

Raw Story  

With four months to go until Election Day, the earliest-ever general election debate featured two presidents – one current, one former – and a lot of bitter personal attacks. Joe Biden’s universally acknowledged poor performance surprised and even panicked Democrats; Donald Trump gave a more forceful – if not truthful – performance The Conversation asked two scholars, Mary Kate Cary …

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate

Hindustan Times  

The first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has triggered a whirlwind of reactions from major American media outlets, each highlighting different aspects of the event. Roger Strassburg, of Scottsdale, Ariz., wears a cowboy hat as he watches the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at …

The most important presidential debate ever
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The most important presidential debate ever

Live Mint  

In the weeks before CNN’s presidential debate I was skeptical of its significance. After Mr. Biden mumbled “We beat Medicare," Mr. Trump said, “He did beat Medicare. Mr. Biden said Mr. Trump “encouraged those folks who went to Capitol Hill." Mr. Trump accused Democrats of allowing endless riots after George Floyd’s death and said the “unselect committee" on Jan. 6 …

Trump and Biden face off in first debate of 2024 election season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and Biden face off in first debate of 2024 election season

India TV News  

The debate began with President Joe Biden aiming to reassure voters of his capability to lead the nation through current challenges despite being 81 years old. Trump falsely claimed that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi turned down his offer to send the National Guard during the January 6 insurrection, a decision actually made by the Capitol Police Board. Abortion access …

Key takeaways from the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Key takeaways from the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

ABC  

Ninety minutes, two commercial breaks and no studio audience. The stakes were high for a historically early US presidential debate between current president Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. Donald Trump found guilty in criminal 'hush money' trial Photo shows Donald Trump in court The jury in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial finds the former president guilty of 34 …

Biden vs Trump TV Debate: With Muted Mics & No Audience, US Presidential Candidates' First Face-Off In 4 Years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vs Trump TV Debate: With Muted Mics & No Audience, US Presidential Candidates' First Face-Off In 4 Years

ABP News  

When President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump take to the debate stage on Thursday night, it will mark an unprecedented moment in American political history. It is to be noted that a current President has never before debated his predecessor, and the animosity between these two men will be evident on the CNN debate stage in Atlanta. Now, …

Trump and Biden debate: What time it starts, what network it's on and the rules...Everything you need to know
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump and Biden debate: What time it starts, what network it's on and the rules...Everything you need to know

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Joe Bill will go head-to-head Thursday night for their first general election debate of the 2024 presidential race in one of the most consequential showdowns in decades. Donald Trump and Joe Bill will go head-to-head Thursday night for their first general election debate of the 2024 presidential race in one of the most consequential showdowns in decades …

Biden’s verbal stumbles, Trump’s ‘morals of an alley cat’: 6 debate takeaways
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden’s verbal stumbles, Trump’s ‘morals of an alley cat’: 6 debate takeaways

LA Times  

People watch the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden at XR Studio on Thursday. Trump sounded like a slightly toned down version of himself — less bombastic — as he declared that under his administration “everything was rocking good.” President Joe Biden speaks during Thursday’s debate with former President Trump in Atlanta. “All he had to do was …

Will the first 2024 presidential debate be a cringefest?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Will the first 2024 presidential debate be a cringefest?

LA Times  

Then-President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate of the 2020 presidential race at Belmont University on Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville. That’s because the first presidential debate for the 2024 election is set for Thursday on CNN between President Biden and former President Trump. “Former president Donald Trump and current Second Gentleman Doug …

Trump blows off prepping for 'the most important debate' to host a campaign rally
6 months ago

Trump blows off prepping for 'the most important debate' to host a campaign rally

Raw Story  

In just five days, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in their first debate of the 2024 cycle. Trump campaign spokesperson Janiyah Thomas told the Philadelphia Inquirer that the former president "is making roads with historically Democrat voters," including "Black Americans and Hispanics." Kellan White, who is a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign in …

'They're a little bit irked': Trump insiders reportedly mad about Biden's latest move
7 months, 1 week ago

'They're a little bit irked': Trump insiders reportedly mad about Biden's latest move

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden began the morning by launching a campaign to ridicule Donald Trump for having limited availability for presidential debates. "Just to give an overall view here, talking to Trump's senior advisers and those in his orbit, they're a little bit irked right now," revealed Holmes. "The fact that Joe Biden somehow took over the debate narrative, despite the …

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You tell me where.” The comments came after President Biden said Friday that he …

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals

Live Mint  

Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to debate after refusing to attend the same forums with his Republican primary challengers, a change in attitude that coincides with the effective start of the 2024 general election. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American …

Disastrous first debate is one rerun Fox’s Wallace avoids
4 years, 1 month ago

Disastrous first debate is one rerun Fox’s Wallace avoids

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nearly two months later, Chris Wallace can’t bring himself to watch a rerun of the disastrous first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. “No one likes to be on the receiving end of attacks in reference to us being swamp monsters,” said Kenneth Wollack, one of the commission’s co-chairs. NBC’s Kristen Welker, the …

Analysis: Debate is brief interlude of normalcy in 2020 race
4 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Debate is brief interlude of normalcy in 2020 race

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The second and final presidential debate, it turns out, was actually a debate — a brief interlude of normalcy in an otherwise highly abnormal year, and a reprieve for voters turned off by the candidates’ noxious first faceoff. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden spent 90 minutes Thursday sparring over their approach to the coronavirus pandemic, …

The final presidential debate didn’t go well for Trump — and it looks like he knows it
4 years, 2 months ago

The final presidential debate didn’t go well for Trump — and it looks like he knows it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “He doesn’t come from Scranton” was …

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't need the mute button for the final presidential debate. Here are the key takeaways
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't need the mute button for the final presidential debate. Here are the key takeaways

ABC  

After a wild first debate and a cancelled second debate, nobody knew quite what to expect going into the third and final debate. And perhaps most unexpected of all, was that the final clash between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden played out more like a traditional debate than almost anyone expected. "The debate commission will turn …

Who won the debate? Commentary from CNN contributors
4 years, 2 months ago

Who won the debate? Commentary from CNN contributors

CNN  

CNN — CNN Opinion asked contributors for their takes on how Donald Trump and Joe Biden did in the final presidential debate. The final presidential debate Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee, was a refreshing respite from the childlike shouting match that we witnessed the last time President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off. Paul Callan: The …

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways

NPR  

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met for their second and final debate as tens of millions of Americans have already voted. Biden dubbed his plan for the Affordable Care Act "Bidencare" …

Trump-Biden differences laid bare in final US presidential debate
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump-Biden differences laid bare in final US presidential debate

Al Jazeera  

From the moment the two septuagenarian leading men stepped onto the stage, the contrast between them leaped off the screen: US President Donald Trump in his trademark red tie, his Democratic challenger Biden in electric blue. ⚡️ Watch some of the key moments from the final US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden 👇 #Debates2020 https://t.co/n3vI5HP91u — Al …

US Elections 2020: Final face-off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

US Elections 2020: Final face-off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump is expected to come out swinging in Thursday's final presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden to try to close a big gap in opinion polls before the Nov. 3 election. 'ROPE-A-DOPE' Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said the president would bring up Biden's long record in politics, as well as his family's business dealings. Michael …

Analysis: In final debate, Trump seeks a drastic comeback
4 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: In final debate, Trump seeks a drastic comeback

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump’s behaviour will be in focus as he seeks to shake up his race against Joe Biden. In the three weeks since Donald Trump last met Joe Biden on the debate stage, another kind of debate has been swirling on the campaign trail: one over the conditions under which the two presidential candidates would convene for a rematch. Two …

US elections 2020: Stage set for third presidential debate between Trump and Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

US elections 2020: Stage set for third presidential debate between Trump and Biden

Hindustan Times  

The third and final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be conducted on October 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The first presidential debate was conducted on September 29 after which President Trump was criticised for interrupting Biden several times. As Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the Commission on Presidential Debates had decided that the second …

Trump campaign cries foul on final debate topics
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump campaign cries foul on final debate topics

Al Jazeera  

The US president says he will participate in Thursday’s debate, despite decrying the lack of a foreign policy topic. The campaign for United States President Donald Trump has objected to the chosen topics for Thursday’s election debate in Nashville, Tennessee, declaring the final face-off between the candidates was meant to be the “foreign policy debate” and accusing organisers of pro-Biden …

US Elections 2020: Oct 15 Presidential Debate Cancelled As Trump Refuses To Participate Virtually, Calls It "Ridiculous"
4 years, 2 months ago

US Elections 2020: Oct 15 Presidential Debate Cancelled As Trump Refuses To Participate Virtually, Calls It "Ridiculous"

ABP News  

The United States Commission on Presidential Debates on Friday said it has cancelled the October 15 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden following the former refused to take part in a virtual format, reported AFP. That would give him a free play and Trump would be seen as backing out of the debate”, Trump’s campaign manager Bill Stepien …

US election 2020: Second presidential debate cancelled after Donald Trump refuses to participate in virtual format
4 years, 2 months ago

US election 2020: Second presidential debate cancelled after Donald Trump refuses to participate in virtual format

Firstpost  

Joe Biden had said that he would not debate Trump in person if he still tested COVID-19 positive and called the president’s refusal to adapt to a virtual format ‘shameful’ Washington: The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate …

Second US presidential debate cancelled: US election news
4 years, 2 months ago

Second US presidential debate cancelled: US election news

Al Jazeera  

Debate called off after Trump refuses to participate virtually; Commission says Oct 22 debate in Nashville still on More than 7 million have already voted with 25 days until election day. Friday October 9, 2020 20:20 ET – Trump says he’s feeling ‘strong’ after COVID-19 bout In a taped appearance on Fox News television, President Donald Trump said he is …

U.S. Presidential election 2020 | Donald Trump says no to virtual debate with Joe Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. Presidential election 2020 | Donald Trump says no to virtual debate with Joe Biden

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump vowed Thursday not to participate in next week’s debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden after organizers announced it will take place virtually because of the president’s diagnosis of COVID-19. "I’m not going to do a virtual debate,” Mr. Trump told Fox Business News, moments after the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced the changes. "For the …

US presidential debate: From 'worst in memory' to 'depressing spectacle', media trashes Trump-Biden face-off
4 years, 2 months ago

US presidential debate: From 'worst in memory' to 'depressing spectacle', media trashes Trump-Biden face-off

Firstpost  

Nearly all placed the blame at the feet of Trump, who, looking at the remarkably steady national polls that show Joe Biden ahead and his challenger’s performance with white voters in battleground states, needed to put in a performance that would upend the race The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, a tumultuous affair that …

The first presidential debate was good. Really!
54 years, 11 months ago

The first presidential debate was good. Really!

Slate  

The first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden did not get good reviews. The president conclusively exposed who he really is to a national audience—and while I get why one might not want to witness two more of these, that’s why this one was a good debate. “What is radical about racial-sensitivity training, sir?” Wallace asked at one point …

Analysis: Trump leans on tone that turns off voters he needs
4 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Trump leans on tone that turns off voters he needs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump needed to make the first general election debate about his rival, Democrat Joe Biden. “Don’t ever use the word smart with me,” Trump said to the former vice president. “There’s nothing smart about you.” Biden slapped back at the president’s attacks over and over using his own searing rhetoric, calling Trump “a clown,” “a racist” …

During debate, Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy
4 years, 2 months ago

During debate, Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy

Al Jazeera  

Trump dodges and deflects when asked to condemn white supremacists and tells the Proud Boys to ‘Stand back and stand by.’ US President Donald Trump was asked whether he would condemn white supremacists and militia groups during the first presidential debate in the US city of Cleveland on Tuesday. Instead of directly answering the question, Trump instead blamed the months …

Trump, Biden battle in ‘ugly’ first US election debate
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump, Biden battle in ‘ugly’ first US election debate

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden engaged in a heated and at times ugly exchange of words in the first presidential debate of the US election. “What we have heard from Trump” were the same attack lines against Biden “repeated over and over again tonight,” Beck said. The signal it sends is Trump “thinks he is behind …

Trump needed the debate to change a race he’s losing; instead, he doubled down
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump needed the debate to change a race he’s losing; instead, he doubled down

LA Times  

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden face off in the first presidential debate in Cleveland. Right now, I am the Democratic Party.” A little bit later, when Trump accused Biden of embracing the Green New Deal — a loosely defined set of proposals by progressives to combat climate change — Biden was able to shoot back: “I don’t …

Debate recap: 6 takeaways from the first Trump-Biden debate
4 years, 2 months ago

Debate recap: 6 takeaways from the first Trump-Biden debate

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump turned his first debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden into a chaotic disaster. Over Trump’s interruptions, Biden responded by mocking the President, calling him a “clown,” a “racist” and “the worst president America has ever had.” He criticized Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, his failure to produce a health care plan and his response …

Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden

LA Times  

President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during the first presidential debate Tuesday. “There’s nothing smart about you,” Trump told Biden, insulting the former vice president’s scholastic performance. “You’re the worst president America has ever had,” Biden told his nemesis, and later called him a “clown.” After one particularly nasty exchange in which Trump disparaged Biden’s son Hunter and …

2020 is the year presidential debates outlive their usefulness
4 years, 2 months ago

2020 is the year presidential debates outlive their usefulness

LA Times  

NBC’s Lester Holt moderates the first of three debates between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016. The 90-minute face-off — the first of three presidential debates, plus one for vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, planned in the coming weeks — will be moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace from the Health Education Campus of Case …

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