On Thursday, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in their first debate of 2024. However, Biden’s performance was lackluster and has been heavily criticized. Despite the high stakes of the debate for Biden, he appeared visibly frail and struggled to articulate his thoughts cohesively.
From the start of the debate, it was clear that there was a sense of weakness in Biden’s demeanor. Responding to questions from the moderator, Biden often slurred his words and made nonsensical statements. Trump, on the other hand, took advantage of Biden’s poor performance by maintaining a calm and disciplined approach while taking jabs at the president.
One moment that highlighted Biden’s shortcomings was when he mistakenly stated that the US was the biggest producer of support for Israel. Trump seized this opportunity to mock Biden, further highlighting the stark difference in their performances during the debate.
Thursday’s debate was unique in that it was the earliest general election debate on record, with both men being the presumptive nominees of their respective parties. Key differences from previous debates included the absence of a studio audience, mics being cut when one person was speaking, and two commercial breaks.
As this unfolding story continues to develop, it remains to be seen how this poor performance will affect Biden’s chances in upcoming elections.
