President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump recently faced off in the first of two presidential debates leading up to a potential rematch of the 2020 election. Meanwhile, challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who did not participate in the CNN debate, shared his responses to questions elsewhere.
During the debate, both Biden and Trump exchanged criticisms of each other’s policies, with accusations of dishonesty flying back and forth. Trump evaded questions about the Capitol riots on January 6th and refused to commit to accepting the outcome of the 2024 election if he were to lose. On the other hand, Biden, dealing with a cold, struggled to effectively counter Trump on issues like abortion and border security.
For real-time updates and analysis of the debate, follow NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, Elizabeth Prann, Steph Whiteside, Safia Samee Ali, and The Hill’s Jesse Byrnes in our live blog.
This event marks an important moment in the lead-up to the next presidential election, with tensions running high between the current and former presidents. Stay tuned for more updates as the race continues to unfold.