Biden/Trump Presidential Debate: Key Takeaways

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle between President Biden and former President Trump was... chaotic, to say the least. From personal jabs to bizarre exchanges, here are some notable moments:

Golf, Anyone?

Trump: "[Biden] can't hit a ball 50 yards."

Biden: "I’d be happy to have a driving contest with him... I’m happy to play golf with you if you carry your own bag."

Trump: "That’s the biggest lie...I’ve seen your swing."

The "Biden Freeze"

Social media seized on a moment when Biden stumbled over his words while discussing healthcare, taxes, and the economy.

Age is Just a Number

Biden: "I spent half my career being criticized for being the youngest person in politics...[Trump is] three years younger and a lot less competent."

Trump: "I took two cognitive tests, I aced them...[Biden] couldn't do it."

Veterans and "Losers"

Biden: "My son was not a loser, he was not a sucker, you're the sucker, you're the loser." (The Atlantic, The New York Times)

January 6 Insurrection

Trump denied any involvement in the January 6 insurrection, claiming he encouraged protesters to act "peacefully and patriotically."

Biden countered, saying Trump ignored pleas to intervene and called the rioters "patriots." (NBC News)