Trump vs Biden US Presidential debate 2024 Highlights

Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump clashed over their economic records at the start of the debate. This rare side-by-side comparison lets voters see the two oldest presidential candidates in history face off. Biden admitted that inflation has increased prices since he took office but claimed credit for rebuilding the economy after the pandemic. Trump argued that he had created “the greatest economy in the history of our country” before the pandemic and said his actions prevented a deeper economic crisis.

Both the candidates have taken their position at their respective podiums and the debate has kicked off. This is the first US Presidential debate for 2024 elections between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

According to Reuters report, CNN plans to prevent cross-talk by muting the candidates’ microphones when it isn’t their turn to speak. The debate will occur without an audience, and candidates are not allowed to bring any notes or props, though they will have access to pen and paper.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that roughly half of Americans consider the debate to be “extremely” or “very” important for Biden’s campaign. About 4 in 10 believe it is highly important for Trump’s campaign. Additionally, about 3 in 10 Americans think the debate is at least “very” important for both campaigns.

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Trump hasn’t asked him to join his administration yet, but he would be happy to do so, Reuters reported. In the spin room before the debate, Ramaswamy told reporters he’d be “honored” to serve, possibly as White House chief of staff.

Both Biden and Trump have arrived in Atlanta for their first US Presidential debate for the 2024 elections. The debate will be held on CNN and will begin in just a short while.

Today’s debate in Atlanta will feature a few notable firsts—it’s the first time two presidential candidates this old have faced off, and it’s also the first general election presidential debate hosted by CNN.

Biden, the Democratic incumbent, can use this debate to show the voters that he’s still capable of leading the US through any kind of challenge. On the other hand, Trump will have to move past his New York felony conviction and convince millions of viewers that he’s fit to return to the Oval Office.

In less than 15 minutes, Donald Trump will face off Joe Biden on CNN. All eyes across the glove have tuned into the channel. To catch live coverage of the debate, you can also stay with us here at financialexpress.com.

Trump will take the stage as a felon facing multiple criminal cases, including charges related to trying to overturn the 2020 election. He continues to claim without evidence that his loss was due to fraud and has hinted at punishing his political opponents if re-elected. Trump must now persuade undecided voters that he isn’t a threat to democracy, as Biden argues.

The debate will go on for 90 minutes. It is the first between a sitting president and a former one and will start on CNN at 9 p.m. ET (6:30 AM IST on Friday). It’s happening much earlier than usual, over four months before Election Day on November 5.

Welcome to the ultimate face-off! Democratic President Joe Biden is set to face Republican rival Donald Trump in the first-ever head-to-head debate for the US Presidential Elections 2024. It’s a tight race with their poll performance being neck-to-neck for months, so each is looking for that standout moment. So here we bring to you all the action, drama, and highlights of this epic showdown!