Biden falls flat against Trump in first 2024 US presidential debate

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00:00Why do political debates often leave us at the edge of our seats?

00:03The first 2024 presidential debate was no exception.

00:06The first clash of the 2024 presidential race saw President Biden and former President Trump

00:11sparring on the national stage.

00:13Biden, despite starting strong, struggled at key moments, fumbling his words and missing

00:17opportunities to land critical blows.

00:19Trump, on the other hand, seized the moment, painting a picture of America in decline under

00:23Biden's leadership.

00:25He outlined his vision for a renewed America, striking a chord with many viewers.

00:29Biden defended his presidency, emphasizing the US's global standing.

00:33Name me a single major country that wouldn't trade places with the United States, he challenged.

00:38Yet, his delivery left much to be desired.

00:40Despite criticisms, Democrats rallied behind Biden.

00:44California Governor Gavin Newsom defended the president stating,

00:47This president has delivered.

00:48We need to deliver for him at this moment.

00:50As the dust settles one thing is clear, this debate has set the stage for a fiercely contested

00:54election.

00:55Who will come out on top?

00:56Stay tuned.