Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump didn’t mince words as he criticized President Joe Biden’s economic track record during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. Trump pointed to the increasing costs of living and asserted that the jobs created under Biden were primarily for illegal immigrants.
According to Trump, Biden’s handling of the economy has been lackluster, with inflation spiraling out of control. Trump slammed Biden for blaming a supposed 9% inflation rate inherited from the previous administration, arguing that the inflation issues only arose under Biden’s leadership due to reckless spending.
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On the other hand, Biden fired back by accusing Trump of presiding over a deficit-raising tax cut that surpassed all others in American history. He claimed that Trump had lost more jobs than he had created, comparing him to Herbert Hoover’s presidential tenure.
As the two candidates sparred on the debate stage, moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, it was evident that Trump saw himself not only up against Biden but also the moderators themselves. Both candidates had agreed to allow the moderators to mute their microphones during the debate, with Trump winning the privilege of having the final say in exchanges.
With Trump leading in most polls leading up to the debate, the event presented a crucial opportunity for him to solidify his position. Biden, meanwhile, faced ongoing speculation regarding his fitness for office, and the debate offered him a platform to dispel any doubts about his capabilities.
As the debate unfolded, the contrast in economic visions between Trump and Biden was stark, with each painting a radically different picture of the other’s economic stewardship. The clash between the two candidates underscored the high stakes of the 2024 election and the deep ideological divisions shaping the political landscape.
