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Late-night TV mocks Biden-Trump debate chaos
TV hosts react to election debate duel.
Published June 28, 2024 at 7:12am by Emily DeLetter
Late-Night & Morning Show Reactions To The Biden-Trump Debate
In the aftermath of the Biden-Trump debate, hosts and anchors across late-night and morning TV offered their Takes.
"The president struggled with answers...Trump struggled with the truth." - George Stephanopoulos, "Good Morning America"
For 90 minutes, Biden and Trump went head-to-head without a studio audience, sparring on issues like abortion, childcare, and opioids.
Biden's raspy voice and freeze while discussing Medicare sparked concerns among Democrats.
Morning Shows:
'Good Morning America'
- George Stephanopoulos: "The president struggled with answers...Trump struggled with the truth."
- Jonathan Karl: "This was a disaster for Joe Biden."
- Rachel Scott: "The President made a late-night stop at Waffle House. He said he had no concerns about the debate, but that's not what we're hearing from Democrats."
'Today' Show
- Hallie Jackson: "President Biden's struggles overshadowed Trump's lies and grievances. Both candidates now rally in swing states."
Late Night:
Jon Stewart, 'The Daily Show'
"We just watched...what you watched...both of these men should be using performance-enhancing drugs."
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