'No puppet, no puppet!': Trump record of debate train wrecks exposes his boastful bluffing

Alex Wagner looks back at Donald Trump's past debate performances in which his panicky self-consciousness kept him belligerent and defensive, and considers whether President Joe Biden is better off engaging Trump or remaining focused on his own record and agenda.
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#Trump #Biden #debate

[@jasonluckett2263]

The fact that there are people who think this fool is a strong man, and a good leader, is very, very sad. He's the hero to weak men.

[@christopherthompson1223]

Really you said a lot please explain how I'm weak?

[@Gruin]

A statement with He? NO NOUN? trump or Biden

[@christopherthompson1223]

@@Gruin I'm assuming Trump

[@derkeheath5172]

@@christopherthompson1223 Mentally weak and morally weak.

[@dienomo]

As a veteran that served 4 years during the Vietnam war in the USMC. You can kiss my rear end.

[@iawhitaker]

Donald is not a debater - he is a blurter. There is a large distance between the two in terms of intelligence.

[@dodgygoose3054]

Trump is more like a child possessed with masses of verbal vomit spraying about.

[@elinannestad5320]

not a debater, just a bully.

[@charlieshort6394]

Incomplete sentences filled with ill will and childish replies.

[@nirmangaihre4724]

Don’t compare the debate Compare both presidency Compare economy world peace inflation rate border security for both presidency and vote

[@nilpoints]

@@nirmangaihre4724 Trump failed. Biden is smashing it.

[@mynameisworld]

"No puppet! No puppet!" says the guy with a Russian arm up his butt.

[@PutinsPeePeePuppet]

🙌😂😂😂

[@youfoundme2022]

I wouldn't like to be the Russian who was assigned that job by Putin.

[@nilpoints]

@@youfoundme2022 Putin really enjoyed the private time with Trump. He's been grinning ever since.

[@anniebland6450]

@@youfoundme2022 I heard that the guy who wiped his incontinent butt during the series of Apprentice,was called wet wipes... Yes,, apparently, he has been incontinent before he ever became President... Adderall addiction will do that to you

[@rikr3670]

"I know you are but what am I?"

[@Arational]

Trump's guarantees are worthless.

[@KateWitt]

"Infrastructure week!" 😂

[@kaiserbld]

What promises did he not fulfill? Where is anything that Bidens $3TRILLION bill to build back better got built. Where's that huge amount of money? Why does Biden have 20 LLC offshore dummy companies?

[@jesseallan3886]

As a recovered addict i can spot 1 when i see 1. Amphetamines make it very hard to stop talking, especially in an argument or debate. Drug test trump

[@mrblonde1264]

Couldn't agree more. I was around drug takers on a nightly basis through work for a long time and trump ticks every box at rallies,debates etc Dilated pupils,all the symptoms,drives me nuts it's widely ignored yet so blindingly obvious.

[@holymoley1920]

Not a bad idea.

[@suzannarobinson4726]

And dont forget the sniffing!

[@randominternetuser2888]

I don't really care if old men are on meds or whatever 🤔. I am impressed by an old man who can handle his meds and not be a fat blabbering bully.

[@raulcastillo2286]

Absolutely and I have been saying this also for months and that's why he just babbles on he stays up late at night what is mine just going crazy and cwonstantly texting falling asleep in courtrooms losing his train of thought and just so totally ignorant not making any sense add the worst part of it all is that people like him and listen to him laugh with him and then for some idiotic reason vote for him and they have to know in their minds and hearts that this is a huge mistake

[@mynameisworld]

Trump interrupted the reporter to talk about interrupting.

[@dongarippo7279]

That sounds like something Trump would do :)

[@wolfsongmoondancer1428]

Just another trick to deflect someone by trying to confuse them. Sometimes, when you interrupt a person often enough, they can forget what they were talking about in the first place. It's an old NLP trick, and 45 has a lot of those.

[@mikekolokowsky]

“About interrupting...-“ No interruptions! No interruptions! “But do you think -“ No interruptions! YOU’RE the interruption! “But, Sir-“ I never interrupted. Think about it, there are... interruptions and you interrupted me! “Ok, I -“ I might have interrupted too often, but I’m sure the interruptions were the best interruptions. Absolutely necessary.

[@spiceyhotpot]

@@wolfsongmoondancer1428 about one of the few tricks Dump does now

[@yvonneplant9434]

I really was looking forward to Biden telling Trump, " Man, will you shut up!" 😮

[@nonaweilding4310]

Trump is so infantile.

[@brendansparks1511]

Now now, infants aren't that bad, surely?

[@mikerew9132]

NO INFANT, NO INFANT. YOU'RE the infant!

[@DavidCundiff-fx2mm]

Put the bottle down Nona !!!!😂

[@mjc42701]

They need to bring back the Baby Trump balloon.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx481]

​@@DavidCundiff-fx2mmput down the infantile mentality, David.

[@ianpatrick3589]

When interruptions are removed by cutting his mic, Trump will be under a lot of pressure. And when it's his turn to speak, he will blow it. Trump is underdeveloped intellectually.

[@myriamickx7969]

Unless he continues with his mic muted and talks so loud that he would perturbe Biden. He should be put in a soundproof booth.

[@iadorenewyork1]

@@myriamickx7969 -- His voice could possibly be heard from the mikes of Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.

[@donkeykong758]

Chump only started the drug test stuff because it's all projection with him, all the time.

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

"Every accusation is a confession."

[@dicknarcowitz]

"You're the puppet"

[@j10001]

Exactly! 4:15 the switch to _“you’re_ the puppet” (just more projection again)

[@SusanWelch-ms9hg]

Someone said the only drug Joe is on is probably extra strength Metamucil, lol. Vote for Joe!!!!!! Not the psycho!!!! 💙💙💙

[@Al-oe8ib]

Correct, trump is the adderall champ…..40 years that lead to diapers

[@44yvo]

I will never forget "will you shut up, man" .

[@dbptwg]

Chris laughing at Donald really sticks with me as well

[@spinnersea9029]

: )

[@bobbybob3865]

Trump doesn't have a bad attitude. Trump IS a bad attitude.

[@montana_patriot]

I'd rather have bad attitude than a potato with dementia

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

Biden is a CCP CRIMINAL

[@valeriefranke658]

@@rude1527did the truth poor little Maga feelings.

[@mrblonde1264]

I'm so tired of the cognitive attacks on Biden while trumps brain is like a melting ice cream cone. I'd like the moderator to surprise ask trump the date of Eric's birth. I'd bet my house he wouldn't have a clue.

[@thederpyrock5247]

Biden supporter you need your hand held to help you off stage too ?

[@SmilingAstronomicalModel-bf3gu]

He makes me sick

[@carolkatras8180]

Donald Trump must be voted out once again.Donald Trump will destroy America and take everything away from you.Bout him out

[@user-xg8ue7wk7z]

It has gotten so that I react violently, every time I even hear his voice. And when I'm forced to look at that man as well ... I've gotta watch a dog video to cleanse my soul. Never hated anyone as much, in my entire life. Now I've gotta go watch a RxCKSTxR video, thanks to MSNBC.

[@MrDogonjon]

trump prescribes drinking bleach for that then take horse wormer.... his doctor know stuff.

[@Eagle7-tn2wg]

Trump has been a train wreck from day 1.

[@marklasky3555]

1.4% inflation is a trainwreck to Biden stooges

[@andrewwalker8985]

That's highly unfair to train wrecks

[@user-gb2cp6rd8x]

Thomas The Tank engine wreck.

[@dutchdna]

Trains still have value when they wreck. Trump is worthless.

[@thederpyrock5247]

Biden supporter you need your hand held to help you off stage too ?

[@MrMisuma]

When Trump is gone, I really hope America shine in a more kind and loving light.

[@realityforever2585]

Dream on. About 40% of Americans think fatboy is fne - they like the fighting, anger, and bullying.

[@claresecervantes2479]

He looks stupid not bullying anybody.. lock his goofy looking ahh up

[@joerogain5025]

''I don't care about you. I just want your vote and money.'' Donald tRUMP

[@FutureCommentary1]

He's honest like that.

[@christianheidt5733]

​@@FutureCommentary1are you trying to say this is a commendable trait, Or are you being sarcastic?

[@PriscillaRobb]

Not even a penny from me. 🤨

[@randominternetuser2888]

​@PriscillaRobb your tax dollars went to his clubs to house his security. We, as civilians can't stop it... until he's stripped of secret service after his sentencing hopefully.

[@aaronthenorm5400]

It's like the republican voters being given an IQ. test; that they are failing miserably!

[@andresilvasophisma]

His discomfort when sayin "No puppet" was palpable. Make America Trumpless Again.

[@douglasromayne328]

Stormy Daniels has since confirmed the drive shaft matches the tiny tires.

[@b.t.2795]

And it's in limp mode. 😬

[@woodstream6137]

Something i prefer not to ever think about

[@mrblonde1264]

​@@woodstream6137You & Melania 🤣

[@drogan9529]

But with massive lug nuts

[@joerogain5025]

Dear MAGA Republicans. Voting is woke. Voting by mail and voting early is extremely woke.

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

Election Thieves

[@Mike.Muc.3.1415]

Only woke commies and godless social justice warriors vote early or by mail.

[@accutronitisthe2nd95]

That could work with maga...

[@masondegaulle5731]

Registering to vote is basically ANTIFA LGBTQIA Cabal, right?

[@user-gb2cp6rd8x]

And voting is for gays only.

[@niclewis9610]

Biden's best zinger was when he said to Trump "Will you just Shut Up, man"

[@lynredman2075]

Should have called him boy not man

[@kaiserbld]

Yes a lot of Sixth graders giggled at that just like you. That's real leadership there. Shut up man. Yeah great statesmanship.

[@kaiserbld]

​@@lynredman2075yeah OK son.

[@peterweverling4139]

I really hate this orange guy after almost 10 crazy years.. and I am from Europe

[@dbptwg]

Now imagine being surrounded by Trump 2024 flags 😮‍💨 Thanks for understanding it's not all of us

[@roseconnolly2744]

We do too, it’s only less than a third of this country who are pro trump.

[@KaiserBlade]

Ha! You're from " Europe". Not Germany. Not France. Not Holland, Not Italy, Not Ukraine, Not Iceland, Not England your European 42 countries. Yeah we believe you. Ha.

[@peterweverling4139]

@@KaiserBlade Europe has 51 countries,, like USA has 52 states..thank you

[@peterweverling4139]

@@roseconnolly2744 I know, I will visit Your country later this year, love 2/3 of your country 😉

[@evand9113]

There's witness testimony sworn on under oath that he is that small really really small

[@CherylLynn65]

It's just a tiny little nubbit, with a 3 second time limit

[@jandenijs7337]

trump needs to go

[@extremeedison]

The weakness in democracy is whatever is wrong with the people that see anything good in Donald Trump.

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

I'm so glad they're going to actually mute microphones when it's not their turn this time around. Only in the THIRD round of debates we've seen Trump act like a tantruming toddler. 🙄

[@danhickey5707]

I am also in favor of having no audience. It's a debate, it's not supposed to be entertainment.

[@markfrost2707]

that only helps trump

[@rreichertbkk]

This is an absolutely outstanding journalistic report and a professional presentation by Alex Wagner about Donald Trump's past debate performances in which his panicky self-consciousness kept him belligerent and defensive, - Please continue in this line - I'm sure your outstanding journalistic work is highly appreciated by so many more people. Your excellent journalistic work and dedication to democracy deserve appreciation and recognition.

[@LizFromDecencyUnited]

All Pres. Biden needs to do is say things like, "Man, you know a good doctor can prescribe something for that!" , when Trump starts to froth, or "Seriously, man, is that all you've got? Come back when you get out of middle school!", when Trump starts to name call and hair pull. It'll make Trump go insane!

[@JeffSr10424]

great! I wish you were in the Biden's debate team

[@randominternetuser2888]

More insane 🙄

[@retriever19golden55]

Yes, insulting him and making him look foolish really gets under his skin. I hope Dark Brandon shows up.

[@markfrost2707]

give up comedy writing

[@masondegaulle5731]

"Look at my hands, are they small?" ...uh, yes, quite small. Thank you for confirming the smallness of your hands.

[@Mikewee777]

This was the plot to the " Never Ending Story ".

[@bingusbingus776]

Trump is good at one thing being a fool.

[@Ep3tzYc]

🤣 The moment Trmp open his mouth he's on self-destruct mode; he's his worst enemy 😅

[@annaneira2864]

😂😂😂yes!!

[@xrekcor]

I reckon if Biden calls out how insecure Trump really is it will set off Trump to all of our amusement

[@MisterTingles]

we can't afford to continue treating Trump as amusement.

[@ilonahesseling4821]

Agree. It would make no sense for Biden to show everything he and his team achieved. Trump would only say that it will ruin America, and MAGA will believe him. It's better to point on things where Trump was wrong, and it went well under Biden. And of Trump's failures, there should be enough of them.

[@patjohnson5586]

@xrekcor - 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@xrekcor]

@@MisterTingles maybe that is the problem… you haven’t

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@MisterTinglesoh we certainly can. We can mock him and push him.iver the edge, as he deserves.

[@mynameisworld]

Trump, holding up the world's smallest hands, "are these small hands?"

[@rogergeyer9851]

I'm a Biden fan, but could you focus on something LESS consequential?

[@necrosniche5350]

Come on, everybody knows he's not going to acrtually show up for the debate. There's a reason nobody takes the Republicans seriously anymore.

[@user-en1dr8oq3v]

Joe Biden has no time for shows, he is working for the American people. VOTE BLUE!!!

[@Mari-dm3si]

🥲🇺🇸

[@rwusa1117]

Really? Over 40% of his term he's been on vacation.

[@carolkatras8180]

Joe Biden takes his job serious.Donald Trump never did Donald Trump don't care about America.He just wants to take it down.Donald trump is running as a dictator

[@patjohnson5586]

@@rwusa1117 Yep on the golf course and even then he is cheating and lying

[@brendawomack-bosse7433]

​@@rwusa1117Really?So Trump's 316 days of golf that cost the taxpayers $142 million dollars was called what?

[@JudeNance]

I love JOE BIDEN ♥️

[@derkeheath5172]

Ugh. I'm a bleeding heart liberal and even I think that's a bit much.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

Good thing you said it because I was seeing nobody says his name only trumps on the site

[@four4eyes]

Gross yes and like everything else with Trump, absolutely un true .

[@krismctopher7]

Well his hands are definitely tiny. Look again.

[@thederpyrock5247]

Biden supporter you need your hand held to help you off stage too ?

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

@@krismctopher7 Forget the speculation - Stormy Daniels paints a picture with first hand knowledge.

[@adrianred236]

​@@Opinionsrnotfacts574 And painted it with a very small brush 😅

[@peterg5383]

Now you're being exactly as gross. Stop it.

[@StephanieDraconia]

"Will you shut up, man?" Probably the best moment I've ever seen in a debate and I've been watching them since 1988. I guess the "Senator, you're no JFK" was pretty spot on, too though, lol!

[@krismctopher7]

When Trump challenged Rubio on stage and he held up his hands they looked tiny. So funny. Teeny-tiny little girly hands. Ha ha ha ha!

[@mrbcam2]

And proven that every thing else is teeny tiny😂😂 😂😂

[@eggnog52]

When Biden sharted his pants at the D-Day ceremony it was so funny! HAHAHA!

[@krismctopher7]

@@eggnog52 You Republicans don't understand humor.

[@damienfromAKA]

Trump's debate will be the comedy of the year!!

[@dongarippo7279]

I can't wait! I'm not even from the US and I'm eagerly awaiting it like a child on xmas

[@brucephillips1394]

Unfortunately worse and the more stupid The Don is, the more he appeals to CULT. They are stupid so they need a STUPID leader and unfortunately there are more and more of them.

[@biloki3079]

The close we get to the debate, the more fear and desperation you see from the Trump supporters posts.

[@conehead210]

Trump was looking out his office window and said " Gee, I'm glad it wasn't my building".....then said, " I've got the tallest building in NY now"......that's the piece of crud you love!!

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Trump always believes he is the smartest person in every room and that anyone in that room should consider themselves fortunate to hear what he has to say.

[@fuzzywuzzy1355]

Donald J Trump. The J stands for genius

[@spinnersea9029]

That is his Narcissistic side, which is actually ALL of him by the age of 78.

[@skdusjn1974]

Trying to do damage control before the debate has even happened yet… pathetic 😂😂😂

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Kinda reminds me of the last election.

[@woodstream6137]

And the next election

[@6Haunted-Days]

@@woodstream6137wrong trumpy can’t run again and the world and the Us is SICK OF MAGGATS AND MAGA

[@davidgiles9651]

"Not a creature of restraint". Now, THAT is perfect

[@evand9113]

If trump makes a claim that's untrue it should be the moderators who correct the claim and then ask trump for clarification under his time as well as specifics. If he makes a claim that he can do it better than anyone else he should have to back it up with, how in his time.

[@woodstream6137]

Last i heard, no notes. He'll be making it up as he goes.

[@Notmehimorthem]

It would be quicker to flag Trump's claims that are true, if there are any.

[@karmaisreal111]

"Yes" Joe Biden 😂😂😂. What else do you need? Less is more.

[@bunnycox1046]

THEY HAD JUST SAID HOW PEOPLE DIDNT LIKE HIM BEING VERBOSE..HES SUCH A COMEDIAN!

[@goettling]

I really loved that one! Go Joe!

[@retriever19golden55]

He really got my attention in that debate. I love his sense of humor and genuineness. And the fact that he likes and respects my beloved Bernie, and has given him much to do and the backing to do it.

[@scottsmyth87ss]

That Teddy Ruxpin cut, gold.

[@lindabarkve529]

Ha ha, he thinks he will just wing it, huh? Good plan.

[@adamyoung480]

That’s all he’s ever done.

[@albertogomez78787]

Welcome back Alex, stay safe. Crazy times ahead.

[@alexisarouge]

"ill keep you in suspense." This is not the apprentice. Moderator could have mentioned that.

[@notyourroad]

But to trump, EVERYTHING is a TV show.

[@j10001]

“you’re the puppet” - a classic Trump “defense“ by accusing his opponent of the very thing he _knows_ he is guilty of!

[@leonardsirwinirwin4247]

We remember that technique from fourth grade.

[@user-zd2uv3ss9z]

Not according to Stormy!

[@csreeves70]

I have a weird feeling Trump is gonna back out of the debate.

[@joanfrellburg4901]

It will be fun to watch the orange baby not show up.

[@bricetaylor2194]

😂😂 tell me you never watch trump but love msnbc without telling me you never watch trump but love msnbc. The man has 10x more public appearances and actually show up on independent media to do hours of interviews. How could this be any different 😂🤣. You’ll never find Joe on an interview unless it’s about his favorite ice cream😂

[@donanderson8145]

@@bricetaylor2194 trump is scum

[@holymoley1920]

Oh, I don't find it fun. It's embarrassing - he is an awful example of a human being.

[@christianheidt5733]

​@@bricetaylor2194showing up & spewing rhetoric is not the same as participating in a debate.

[@bricetaylor2194]

@@christianheidt5733 concluding hours of conversation that you haven’t watched as spewing rhetoric is pretty insignificant.

[@joesantana5704]

The Stormy report confirms the mushroom 🍄 SPROUT 🌱 😁😆🤣

[@dinomite592]

It will be fun to watch Trump screaming at a dead microphone.

[@tinkerbelltinkerbell1003]

THANK YOU GOD FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN !!

[@Notmehimorthem]

Leave God out of it, he is always on both sides and has a long track record of beginning wars, sending destruction and not keeping promises.

[@lindascott3973]

​@@Notmehimorthemtrue, but is nice to see someone not equating being religious with being MAGA

[@bunnycox1046]

​​@@NotmehimorthemTHERES NOT ONE PROMISE GOD MADE THAT HE HASNT KEPT.AND, BY THE WAY, HE HATES LIARS!!

[@goettling]

@@Notmehimorthem Biden didn't start any wars! I am tired of hearing that! The US is supporting our allies, that is not the same thing!

[@craigmack6354]

Trump's debate strategy - If you can't impress them with intelligence then baffle them with bull****.

[@MsBerries25]

As it pertains to size, Stormy has informed the world he does have a problem

[@TrueMAGA]

That's why he believes his hands are BIG,🤏when they're in proportion. 😘

[@andyjaggi8317]

TRUMP was jagged up at the 2020 debate!

[@sheilaboston7051]

I always thought he was on some sort of steroids that night, because he absolutely _knew_ he had Covid.

[@bunnycox1046]

HE ALSO SNORTS COKE AND ADDERRALL ON A DAILY BASIS.

[@lowdz68]

Moderators should just turn the mike off. Simple.

[@polemius01]

"Never give up [time} to make a point." T***p has NEVER made a point!

[@didmooretheundone2299]

DonaIdTrump has already lost the debate, before it has even begun. This is a new record for debate losing.

[@montana_patriot]

is it lonely inside of your echo chamber?

[@emmerfarro]

@@montana_patriot Says the guy who lives in the Trump amusement park hall of mirrors.

[@montana_patriot]

@@emmerfarro says you, who lives in the world of old men having showers with their 7 year old daughters.

[@b.t.2795]

​@@emmerfarro 🎯

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

Keep Drinking MSDNC Kool-aid Stay Miserable and Misinformed

[@joerogain5025]

We in America are way too partisan and divided between the deplorably educated and those of us who are intelligent and educated.

[@rvdb7363]

Your campaign period is also way too long. In most European countries its just a few weeks. American politicians seem to start campaigning fot the next election and fund raisinf almost immediately after they are elected.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. I think you meant deplorably uneducated.

[@adamyoung480]

@@rvdb7363Aloha. I agree.

[@tonyduggan9598]

@@rvdb7363 You are spot on Mate. Now just need the yanks to shut up, listen & change their way of thinking. Unfortunately it will never happen.

[@mikef3300]

Oh you mean the educated people that want the people who you consider uneducated to pay the loans you signed for?

[@user-oy4ft1sl4k]

Trump doesn't know what a debate is all about.He likes bullying is opponents

[@midknight]

Trump: I will MAGA Biden: I “Made” America Great Again

[@Spikey45633]

You obviously have not been out of the country lately. They are laughing at America.

[@ryow6356]

Please stop giving Donald Dump advise on what not to do while debating, let him embarrass himself

[@GenghisVern]

I thought everyone forgot about the epic "Puppet 45" incident 😄

[@JudeNance]

RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA IS REAL.

[@paulorganisation1]

The small hands sums him up😂😂😂. He definitely knows he has small hands.

[@thomasmazur6916]

Watch as ignorance shows itself to the world.

[@batgurrl]

Excellent compilation. The best is: Will you Shut up , man?

[@bunnycox1046]

THATS WHAT EVERYONE WATCHING THE DEBATE SAID...!!

[@eggnog52]

Corn Pop was a bad dude!

[@randolphamos4627]

His undersized brain”

[@jamesshek7102]

Attitude whether to BS? Americans are only interested to know whether you are going to serve the country or your pocket!

[@mrbcam2]

Easy one. HIS pocket

[@BringBackDislikesYoutube666]

Everyone serves their own pocket yet only dems are ostracized for it 😕

[@sageabovethemoon21]

I love that Joe Biden told him to shut up. I wish he would do more of that. All this polite crap with Trump doesn’t get anybody anywhere.

[@hippydippy]

That last question is a great one. I hope we get to find out the answer, but I still say he bails out at the last minute. Then again... His little ego driven pea brain may over ride my prediction. I really hope so. He'll go down big time.

[@r6u356une56ney]

This debate is unlikely to change anyone's minds. Nothing Trump says is going to redeem him in the minds of sane people that recognize him for the disaster he is. And his cult is locked in no matter how deranged he gets.

[@9776722]

It's 100% as simple as this.. just mute the mic once his time is up. That's all you have to do to shut him up. Give the moderator the power to mute the mic if the speaker is talking passed their time

[@eggnog52]

Biden sure is weak if he needs all this special pampering just to debate Trump.

[@68pipes]

Trump's attitude? He has no self-control. He is a horrible debater. He is old, angry, and stubborn.

[@freetochoose6421]

Many trump endorsed candidates have lost recently

[@montana_patriot]

like who?

[@krismctopher7]

Did any win?

[@barbarajolley6578]

@@krismctopher7 Boebert won; all others lost.

[@heatherhoward2513]

Why do they call it a debate? A debate is when there is a question or proposition put and one argues the yes side and the other argues the No. Then, the adjudicator decides which one has won the debate on the question. Two people talking at each other is not a debate...it's, in this case, a political speech.

[@WilsonCastaway-ct3sm]

Nice rundown, Alex ... Thank You👏🏼😊🗳💙

[@linneab8317]

Love Biden’s brevity: Yes.

[@I.blom93]

A debate should be bringing your vision and points across and to the table while still respecting someone else's point of view. This requires thought, not just blurting.

[@dongarippo7279]

I wonder if this debate will turn out similar to you know.. When one person is a lot smarter than the other but the stupid person will try to drag down the smart person to his level and on that level the stupid one will win on pure experience. To avoid any misunderstandings, Trump is NOT the smart one.

[@noraneedy6535]

He wont be able to interrupt if his mike is turned off...

[@annhaynes5955]

Hahaha

[@carolbrophy3170]

So happy for that !!

[@barrydavey7188]

I'm sure that Biden will still be able to hear Dementia Donnie's nonsense ramblings...

[@mrbcam2]

BUT he will try

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. That’s why it’s one of the rules. They learned their lesson from last time.

[@kayladunham2360]

Man I thought she was too young to appreciate a Teddy Ruxpin battery pack 😂

[@markbishop1138]

This debate will be funny because Trump is going to try to control his anger .He has put in this head that he is a King. As he has said. I am the chosen one. Now this is a sign of the devil.

[@dongarippo7279]

I bet Biden will say something reasonable where Trump is left speechless and will instead rage and leave like a beaten kid. Saying things like, it's rigged!! This isn't fair!! I would have won easily if it wasn't rigged!! This isn't over!! I will make America bad again! I meant great again!

[@patrickmurphy4297]

great segment, Alex! Well done!

[@lf3541]

Oof, that Teddy Ruxpin remark was goooood.

[@user-th8vi4mo8j]

Biden needs to promote all that he has done. Because he has put America first.

[@mrbcam2]

I keep waiting for the Pee Wee Herman line “ I know you are but what am I” to come out of donny the cowards mouth.

[@bridgetdrummond1721]

The sad thing about America now is that people love bullies. Please keep what sanity is left in our nation and vote blue.

[@rogerfroud300]

Trump as the restraint of a child. This condition that the microphones are muted while the other person speaks is going to drive him nuts. Frankly, I can't see him having this debate, it's going to be catastrophic for him, and he knows it. So do his supporters and Fox. This is going to be an interesting few days.

[@jaybestnz]

What is crazy is that he is popular and a percentage of people find this strange idiotic blurting and shouting down awesome.

[@bunnycox1046]

SHOWS HOW MANY TRULY IGNORANT HATEFUL PEOPLE LIVE HERE.I REFUSE TO CALL THEM AMERICANS. THEY UPHOLD NO AMERICAN VALUES!!

[@eggnog52]

Americans want a strong leader. That's what Trump is. Biden is incoherent unless he's pumped up with stimulants.

[@searsfarmcat3328]

Trump and MAGA call Biden senile. Joe Biden has always walked and talked slowly, and thoughtfully. That's his manner. He's not rash or brash. He's not loud or obnoxious. He doesn't call hateful names. He doesn't mock people. He's the "gentle" in "gentleman". These are qualities all men should aspire to. These are qualities a President, a world leader, absolutely should have.

[@notyourroad]

But they love the wrestlemania trump has brought into politics. It was too boring for them before, now they can focus their attention on something for more than 30 seconds.

[@paulsmegal2867]

TheLiar(45)is a loose cannon, no tact, no decorum, big ego (hears only it’s self) no couth over talks , mute button is a must .

[@GettingOlderByTheDay71]

A straight jacket and soundproof booth would be most appropriate for Trump

[@hawkstringfellow]

How can the laws in this country, allow trump to run for president

[@soonermodels1173]

Trump looks more like a stand up comedian...a big joke

[@jeffs12a]

Please, MSNBC. We do not want to see Luke Russert at the end of your videos.

[@j.b.macadam6516]

'Will you shut up, Man'! Joe just tells it like it is!