Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held an unusually early debate on Thursday night in Atlanta, speaking to an electorate that has expressed strong dissatisfaction with their choice of candidates
By Seung Min Kim And Nicholas Riccardi
Published - Jun 27, 2024, 11:09 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 27, 2024, 11:09 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a re-run that showcased a rematch between two men with a combined age of 159, the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night had a fiery sense of urgency.
Each man framed the presidential race as a crisis for the country, based almost solely on threats they said the other represented.
Here are some takeaways: