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Trump Wins First 2024 Presidential Debate Over Biden, CNN Poll Shows 67% to 33%

Jun 28, 2024, 04:10 AM

In the first 2024 presidential debate held in Atlanta, former President Donald Trump emerged as the clear winner over President Joe Biden, according to a CNN flash poll. The poll indicated that 67% of viewers believed Trump won the debate, while only 33% favored Biden. The debate, which covered topics such as abortion, the economy, border security, and the criminal convictions of Trump and Biden's son Hunter, saw Biden struggling with verbal missteps and a raspy voice. Trump's performance was described as confident and strategic, while Biden's was seen as halting and disheveled. Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged Biden's slow start but praised his strong finish. The debate has sparked concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden's candidacy, with some prominent liberals calling for him to step aside.