Biden and Trump prepare to meet in historic presidential debate

Thursday’s debate will be the earliest ever in a general election and the first where a president and former president go face to face.
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[@mollycorkle6628]

The fact they had to put a baby alarm on stage, for the first time in history, should tell us everything we need to know.

[@eatthewoke5170]

No, the fact that biden has destroyed the country tells you all you need to know.

[@KruelKing]

It was actually one of the best debate moderations I’ve seen in recent history. Nobody was interrupted and were given plenty of time to give there points

[@ryanhearn1242]

Yeah ... Joe's Parkinson symptoms are fine

[@jamesspry3294]

The fact that these rules are needed tells you everything you need to know...

[@TerryStudley-Gadoury]

What the voters want to hear is unbiased reporting.

[@infledermaus]

Yup! I hate it when news agencies speculate when they have no facts.

[@jayz.life.1183]

@@TerryStudley-Gadoury I agree 100% Fox, Newsmax and every far right & Trump worshipping station should STOP BRAINWASHING & PRETENDING that Trump gives A CRAP about the AVERAGE AMERICAN!! Trump has told you OVER & OVER that he CAN'T STAND YOU!! LOL!!

[@ethantaylor4349]

am i the only one who thinks this will either be incredibly boring or incredibly hilarious? but like noting in between

[@eatthewoke5170]

It's hilarious. Biden is getting wrecked.

[@ryleygreene8287]

Biden got smoked

[@sheenawilliams3672]

My only question would be out of MILLIONS of people in this country... are these two truly our best? We're screwed...

[@Damn3dYank33]

Exactly!

[@6feet1deep]

This what I been saying

[@larryrobinson08]

You think we don’t have some kind of Monarchy?

[@Fyoutube-ry1se]

one puts America first and joe Biden puts Americans last.The open border alone has got alot of Americans killed.Trump 2024 save America or national divorce time.

[@skuffel5405]

With that attitude you deserve to be "screwed" . Vote for Joe not the psycho!

[@templar1541]

Joes drugs are not working

[@Jason_556]

At the end he looked like has batteries were running out. 🤣😂🤣

[@marlslowe]

ABC, CBS, NBC, used to be trusted news sources, have seemingly lost all interest in providing viewers with unbiased, truth-based reporting. Disgraceful, really.

[@Jason_556]

100%. Correct

[@ladyjayne77]

This is how all media sources operate. All are Liberal owned and run entities. Paid and backed by big money. Every country uses mass media to control and brainwash their citizens. Whoever controls the media, controls their world. Write a textbook, and teach the kids socialism from kindergarten up. We are losing control of our constitution, our freedom, our rights. Bc all media sources tell us what to believe after they twist the facts and clip vids to make up the news.

[@firstlast8258]

Trust no one

[@ckennedy309]

And we're just now figuring that out? Don't worry there's only 1 2 3 85million of you

[@user-cl9zo1kp6p]

FJB Compulsive liar! 👹 💩

[@nancyking9033]

True

[@Mad-genius]

This is really embarrassing. I mean, nobody honestly thought Biden would win, but his entire debate prep must have been about memorizing all the hoaxes. He was also digging in his ear like he had an earpiece in there. Did you see that?

[@Jason_556]

I wouldn’t doubt that at all! I bet Obama is the one coaching him.

[@garrisonia]

Earpieces would never help this one but keep digging prep team

[@ckennedy309]

I take it the party didn't go well?

[@bambang303378]

Mikes will be muted and no audiences. That is so unamerican.

[@greggory448]

Were they coming up with these Biden numbers? I don't know a single person that's going to vote for him.

[@winterinvicta]

If the debate goes south then you don’t even need to worry about the debate.

[@jefftrentham8982]

Biden is a puppet, only an idiot would vote for him

[@Penelopesyoutube]

Setting up for the fraud. The big lie.

[@krystlev6810]

Same I don't know a single person that likes him, and neither do they

[@tigertalks1567]

They're pushing the fake narrative fake news media like they always do LOL that's the only way they can keep the potato going is trying to prop him up and lie about him. Everyone hates him

RETIRED NAVY VET HERE FOR BIDEN! I prefer my President's who don't call us "losers and suckers" for defending our country.

[@cgray245]

Proud navy mom & marine daughter and I’ve never heard anything like that said!! EVER SO JUST STOP!!! Donald Trump loves our military and you probably have pronouns!

[@ckennedy309]

So you'll cast a vote based on what an obvious liar said ? That's an emotion they count on. They have nothing else.

[@Jason_556]

I bet you like the one that was looking at his watch when they were having a funeral for the service members that got killed in the Afghanistan debacle!!!! Only sucker is you, because you been fooled by a communist lying devil that hates this country! I bet you’re not Navy at all. Oh by the way! I’m an Ex CIA agent and I own Exxon and I have 5 islands in the Caribbean! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 It’s so cool you can be anybody on the internet!!

[@SamDwarf8]

Yeah because Biden has done such a fabulous job the past 4 years…. No way you can be serious!!!

@@cgray245 He had a former General who came forward and said he said it, that General was fired. FOX News also covered the story.

[@rosiemorales218]

Fjb Fjb🤮🤮🤮😈😈😈

[@malexander6012]

I will not be voting for a convict and I think it is horrible that people would vote for this one to lead them 😮. You are okay with a liar, a thief, a cheater and a racist and someone who shits on himself, tells me and others that the reason this country is going through so much with so many disasters and deaths, is because there are a lot of people that think he is good.. he lied all through this debate ( debacle)

[@malexander6012]

And please don't get on my post if you are in support of that convict!!!!!!!!

[@Jason_556]

@@malexander6012 rather have a felon than a lying COMMUNIST!!!!

[@user-rd5dm7cu2d]

Are you Brainwashed or Complicit?

[@ckennedy309]

Some people are just incredibly uninformed. But you get bonus points for using all of the proper buzzwords in one sentence. I take it the party didn't go well.

[@mizu2in]

Biden has a cold.

[@lisabezenek7913]

Praying that debate is fair for both Americans deserving it

[@Mariana-eh3kp]

Why a delay?! This is so staged-it’s stupid!

[@robertosso5210]

not only that but there Keeping the best man from debating in RFK JR.

[@NopeNoWay-us2jk]

@@robertosso5210they’re*

[@NopeNoWay-us2jk]

@@robertosso5210he didn’t meet the quota, sorry. Get gud.

[@tomedwards6354]

How's it staged?

[@amberstarrfaw]

Trump all the way here !!!!!!!! Get out of my wallet Biden

[@tinabird1045]

We can't withstand four more years of geriatric Joe .

[@CouncilOfTheLostGoats]

Excitement is the last thing we need in politics. Women's rights are barely hobbling along cuz Trump decided to make things interesting.

[@jbx.7995]

God help us all, we will witness nothing but lies from one side truthfulness on the other...

[@Tuckerpaints]

How come RFK is not involved?🤔

[@armbrust85]

Every debate or election is the most important in history... lolol..

[@307Android]

I've never wished for a time in my life where I wasn't on this planet more than during tonight's debate, followed by an even greater feeling of such come November. I would rather live on a spaceship traveling into space forever until I died than to be here with all this stupidity.

[@SuperZippyzippy]

What time does it start?

[@rosalindanunez8015]

In the inflation subject: i am paying $350 in home insurance since biden took office on top of food prices and everything else. That tells you everything.

[@Jason_556]

My cousin is really close to losing his house because of the inflation that Biden has caused. I was doing fine when Trump was in office.

[@mariabajuelo5625]

Why did Biden refuse to be drug tested? Trump said he would take a drug test.

[@tiongcomonico]

Trump’s words in the debate coming from his own mouth had described and debated his own self… that he himself is a failure, he is disgusting and how much of a failure he is, a predator, and that he is a criminal! Just showed himself that he is a pathological liar, a professional con-man, a blasphemer, a felon, a criminal. This evil individual should be rotting in jail!

[@KarenPaasche-qj6tf]

Biden did not refuse, he said he'd do a drug test if Trump did one, but Trump couldn't fit a drug test into his "busy schedule."

[@Satillite1111]

It wouldn't have mattered to have a drug test.. just listening to this much wasted debate says everything... Much of what's happened since COVID has been effected on a Global scale. There's only 3 yrs age difference between the two, it's reasonable to say their games up and the country needs new blood to step up with fresh eyes to be more innovative and less poking the Bear, such a childish attitude.

[@Jason_556]

@@Satillite1111 Just have to vote for the lesser evil.

[@FHernandez623]

Does anyone wonders about after the next 4years!? Is there any candidates with dignity to run for the office of president instead of these 2 old farts.

[@calliegilchrist4551]

If Trump is elected , what future president.

[@Jason_556]

We can handle another 4 more if crooked Pedo Biden. I know people fixing to lose their house due to inflation and high property taxes.

[@user-ls2uq3pv1h]

Dumdums wouldn't even let RFK Jr. debate because they know they'd get shut down and he'd be thrust into the national spotlight. He's the only candidate with a functioning brain that cares about fixing real issues--like the housing crisis.

[@Tina-Trinity]

I would of liked to have heard him.

[@StonedYoda84]

RFK is a joke.. his family was killed by the mob because they worked FOR the mob.. next question

[@GriMACeSHAKE257]

We definitely need someone better to vote for

[@Superherofan1621]

Yeah a function brain with parasites in it

[@hendeeze]

amoeba head is no different than these other geriatrics

[@whitneymiller3809]

2:30 "Will you shut up man?" 😂

[@CarlosVargas-fe7so]

Come on fake news stop

[@Infinitebrandon]

I'm sticking with ABC for coverage, thanks for being here David ✌️

[@AB-80X]

Yep. None of the nonsense from Fox and MSNBC.

[@AbsoluteyAmerican]

@@AB-80XIm sticking with fox. Cnn too left, abc too left, msnbc too left.

[@Infinitebrandon]

Right here. Let's do this Buddhist, without religion, just enlightenment. Miyamoto musashi is with you joe. Bless ya abc

[@AB-80X]

@@AbsoluteyAmerican Shows how indoctrinated you are ABC is nothing like MSNBC and Fox. Both radical propagandists.

[@Jason_556]

@@AbsoluteyAmerican I agree

[@wintersoldier3781]

SMH,, this can't be a debate,, can't have a whole sentence, can't debate 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@markbecker2090]

Biden doesn't even know the difference in millions, billions and trillions right now in the debate and he looks like he doesn't even know what planet he's on? 😂..........

[@jjjrtarj9270]

Sad Day for the citizens of the United States, All respect and dignity are lost ! Put up 2 clowns and you get 2 clowns !

[@tigertalks1567]

Oh look Dr Pepper has to be with him so she can be his Handler for the night

[@phenom48]

No audiences...sounds like they don't want Biden to be booed

[@B3sGoFigure]

its a presidential debate not a ufc press conference lul

[@Jason_556]

@@B3sGoFigure it may as well be!😂🤣😂🤣

[@soscaptain4898]

Already putting the far left spin on it. Ridiculous!

[@soscaptain4898]

Notice they aren't saying anything about sending peoples children to war, for their benefit.

[@robertkeeverkeever6420]

Go home Joe Biden go home Joe Biden go home Joe Biden

[@robertkeeverkeever6420]

Joe Biden he told all the lights when you see him smiling guess what happens if he becomes president again he's going to destroy the country

[@CCBABY510]

Hahaha, this will be equivalent to watching SNL 🤣

[@margaretcrawford8316]

Who looks for bidens hidden ear peice?

[@CalvinMcBride-qi5jz]

For real , he looks half dead,

[@michaelWells-ef9bx]

That’s a Noise Canceling Device- he’s in the Room with a Lying Convicted Felon & Predator 😮

[@bakahitsuji742]

And here I am looking for your brain, seems to be missing.

[@JamesHaddix-xd9wf]

Yeah they tell him what too say if he's got a hard hearing problem they put the words in Biden mouth

[@Jason_556]

@@CalvinMcBride-qi5jz at the end, it looked like his batteries were running out. Must be robot Biden. 🤖

[@sedaashxaturyan1614]

Where is Kennedy?😮

[@garrisonia]

It's not historic ...

[@tryfelyn]

we are officially screwed folks...

[@mary-be6yo]

No where not Trump was an excellent president and will be again he's for the american people !!!

[@firstlast8258]

Speak for yourself 🤓 🖕

[@TallChic007]

Just let their Secret Service details duke it out!😂

[@firstlast8258]

FTP

[@shekharmogera9261]

Thanks for showing KZbin channel

[@mary-be6yo]

Joe don't even know what he's talking about he can't keep up with all those lies !!!

[@ARSuresh2410]

What are major crises or issues in america right now as on 28th June 2024? Could someone throw light on this ?thanks 😊

[@callmedani4]

Trump 2024 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@edwardwilliams2438]

My 2024 secret wish...is for a "hot mike moment!...OH,MY!!!

[@Donttreadonmeboy]

They have to dumb it down for Biden 😅

[@antlou123]

Joey will use an earpiece, so, he can be told what to say by his handlers.

[@LoraDavis-oo9xz]

Obama is the current president whisperer (imho)

[@PisceanDesigner]

😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@LoraDavis-oo9xz

[@Jason_556]

@@LoraDavis-oo9xzexactly!!!

[@Jason_556]

@@PisceanDesignerwhy you laughing about the truth???

[@dougca7086]

Another Maga moron who just wants to advertise its low IQ!

[@user-jk5dy3wc9d]

One guy who already had his shot and blew it and another who's blown his shot so far.Pardon me for not being excited.

[@jaywilldoit]

It’s basically America vs communists

[@pbuck19baseball]

It's basically Reality vs. Delusion; Trump and his band of delusional fools against Biden and those that reside in reality. Biden isn't perfect, but he isn't Trump, and that's saying a great deal.

[@jayz.life.1183]

Exactly! But I would say it’s America vs Putin, Trump, China & North Korea!!

[@NopeNoWay-us2jk]

@@jayz.life.1183fun fact Putin is “ex”-communist

[@KeeToTheCity]

You spelled fascists wrong....

[@nicocrestmere9688]

I'll give away my first born if you can define communism without using Google. Same goes to @Keetothecity with fascism

[@laughingwiththeworld]

OUR GOVERNMENT IS A NURSING HOME!!!

[@redwhiteblue774]

Watching with my Democratic friends. Thank you Biden! Now they are voting for Trump 2024 ❤

[@zameedinshan9390]

Looking forward to view the debate right here

[@chargerivan951]

This debate will be rigged

[@wrinthiak3431]

In whose favor?

[@PumaPete]

Of course it will. Joe can’t even form complete sentences. They need to pump him up with some coke before hand and give him all the answers ahead of time.

[@brad3378]

​@@wrinthiak3431 In favor of Biden who typically can't handle large crowds or standing for extended periods without a source of coke

[@soscaptain4898]

@@PumaPete Hunter has that covered

[@robertosso5210]

@@chargerivan951 yes of course thats why there Keeping RFK JR from debating

[@1848revolt]

What's historic about a crappy debate between two crappy parties that represent Israel.

[@photoreference9429]

Join a REAL network bro, you could be a good person. Look forward to seeing you do better in the future!

[@nonamenone3030]

We want to hear about white people what is President Biden doing for white people okay period how about single whites for children? Why does the questions always segregate?

[@LightHouse5G]

Hopefully, they will use their love for America, not their hate for each other.

[@PumaPete]

Joe loves money. He doesn’t care about this country

[@Mark-if1yu]

Biden as no love for America or America's that's why he as 12 million invaders and they are killing us. Dose that seem like a man who cares about America to you?. Jesus once said to some Jews and they were all Jews by birth. Some of you say your Jews but your not. They were born jew yes but cared nothing for the nation.

[@firstlast8258]

Hope is not a plan

[@robertosso5210]

Forget about Both them and go with RFK JR

[@carolynmorris7303]

Why do they shun Navy Joe?

[@bu44223]

I clicked to see if they included trump saying he couldnt understand Biden

[@paw-za-tivepooch4508]

I wonder who is going to win this debate?

[@cornelljolta4791]

Go Trump go.

[@AB-80X]

@@cornelljolta4791 Yeah. Right to hell.

[@clintdaniel9260]

thats easy trump not the puppet

[@deanlewis8083]

well, liberal news station, liberal moderators just like the bogus charges/trial against DJT, I'm gonna say ABC favors biden. what ticks me off is how a third independent candidate is shut out even though he is on ballots.

[@moon_jesus4k477]

My moneys on the turd sandwich

[@robertosso5210]

you know after last nights debate, its a no brainer that everybody should vote for RFK JR.

[@robertosso5210]

RFK JR wasnt at the debate yesterday but he didnt need to its like he was there because now after last night all biden voters will be turning away from him and go with Rfk jr.

[@legacyturbo8485]

Lol i wonder how much they had to pay the npc’s to shout 4 more years of Brandon.!!!! 😂

[@munnShen]

World views: World's most wildly unqualified persons is debating for presidency to world's most ridiculous country of USA😅😅😅.

[@shannonturner2505]

Article 2 of the constitution clearly states the power of the executive branch. They can’t do anything without congress. Congress is the most powerful branch of government and yet people fail to limit their terms and expect one of these two men to fix our problems. They can’t. We must vote out our lifetime politicians and put new people in our Congress with innovative solutions to our debt, foreign affairs, and our civil rights!

[@tinkerbelledooland3244]

Jill take Joe home and take care of his heart, brain and everything else.

[@robertosso5210]

why would any Democrat in there right mind choose Biden and stick with him over nominating RFK JR.

[@robertosso5210]

its Really a damn shame there keeping the best candidate out of the debate in RFK JR.

[@deborahboggs6040]

Have you read WHY RFKJR isnt in this debate tonight ..{READ WHY] then judge!!

[@robertosso5210]

@@deborahboggs6040 there keeping him out because Rfk jr tells it like it is. he wants to expose the Rigged system, like his uncle and father was doing

[@robertosso5210]

@@deborahboggs6040 why because of his hoarse voice. that hes not able to be a good speaker?

[@robertosso5210]

@@deborahboggs6040 its mystifying and mindboggling that all you democrats would stick with Biden over choosing and nominating another Kennedy in RFK JR

[@ricohdineroh5308]

Who tf is saying 4 more years for that hobo Joe

[@Jason_556]

Paid actors.

[@jasonwylie2959]

FJB

[@cubanitofuertesito1294]

There is someone who is going to sleep and his mouth is going to freeze, who will he be if he starts with the letter B?

[@roch5937]

Biased reporters on the after show. Please stop telling lies.

[@teamginger9134]

This is it folks! The time to sell your mail ballot is now! Do not accept less than $2700 cash!! Could break 3-4k tomorrow but donations might be crashing!

[@wilsonvasquez3904]

Heart doesn’t solve the American people problems!!

[@CarolynSevigny]

Just prayed the Holy Rosary to protect President Trump and to show the plots of DNC 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shekharmogera9261]

Super Excellent debate

[@vicarious4961]

It’s funny watching them trying to hide their bias

[@tigertalks1567]

I don't care what you want Dr Pepper stop telling people what to do

[@skull20003]

Tell everyone not to watch CNN

[@susanhardie5440]

Hmmm. No live audience? Is that because you have to switch out at least 3 Biden clones without getting caught. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Jason_556]

Right!😂😂😂

[@eatthewoke5170]

That and the biden clones need to sniff and grope a 5 year old girl every 2 minutes or they melt.

[@jrgonzalez5781]

Definitely. An a I robot one criminal that shits himself.. We should be ashamed.We should get a better candidate next time to all my fellow marines out there. Semperfi

[@timothye5936]

SHARK!!!!

[@brad3378]

Biden = shart

[@Emolife-r4k]

those rules only tell me its not a debate.

[@SamDwarf8]

Terrible, I didn’t even know that was Biden’s wife…… way to go First Lady!!

[@blue03r6]

Reports coming out a medical emergency is happening

[@shanegreen9511]

Historically funny

[@robertosso5210]

can someone please explain to me of why is every single news channel not ever mentioning RFK JR. WHY WHY WHY?????

[@yzrunner]

Listen to his words that he can barely read 😂

[@Jason_556]

You can tell his meds were wearing off. He got very slow at the end and was mumbling also.

[@evemurugi3399]

Is it possible for former president be president again I'm American?

[@robertosso5210]

RFK JR 2024!!!!!

[@robertosso5210]

RFK JR

[@westbeachum3160]

Out of all of the great United States of America….. these two are the best ya got?

[@firstlast8258]

Great in what way?

[@robint7349]

Jill, how come you didn't listen to your 12 year old daughter

[@Jason_556]

Exactly! That should’ve got mentioned.

[@CouncilOfTheLostGoats]

The russian bots are working overtime here.

[@user-pk9pn1ns2n]

💀🙏

[@Beth-zg6gb]

“He’s going to be someone who’s a worthy debater. I’m not going to underestimate him”. Probably the most truthful words we’ll ever hear out of DJT’s otherwise lying mouth. 🌊🇺🇸💙

[@Jason_556]

That’s Pedo Joe whole life is a lie. He can’t even keep his stories straight! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@missrv9432]

How could president Trump make a statement that Biden would give a good debate I mean what is he smoking Biden is out of his mind I think Trump's losing his mind for everything they have put him through God help America we have fallen😢

[@user-tm7bm1ff1n]

This debate is not close Biden’s an sick Let him go Don’t put our country on jeopardy

[@ioyaya5298]

Who wants to hear joe lies and the witten speach made out for him.Trump will speak from his heart to the needs and concern of the American people.

[@PisceanDesigner]

With no clue about politics but ask him about golf, sharks, and oranges. 😂

[@Jason_556]

Exactly!! Pedo Joe is nothing but a liar!!!

[@zameedinshan9390]

Joe Biden is known for his lies. He recently said that he is not in favor of a Two States Solution with Israel and Palestine

[@Jason_556]

@@PisceanDesignerask Biden about sniffing little kids!

[@arthurr7866]

Only in the delusional minds of cult followers. Trump IS going to prison. You can count on it.