The first televised debate was held between the presumptive nominees for president in the November election, incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden, 81, and former Republican President Donald Trump, 78.
Biden spoke hoarsely and weakly, and Trump for his part shouted out his opinions without answering any questions. The U.S. presidential election will have a significant impact on the international situation. There is a sense of danger about choosing between two negative candidates whose eligibility for office is in doubt.
During the debate, Biden’s frailty was conspicuous, given that he has been shadowed by apprehension about his old age. Just as he did four years ago, Trump slandered Biden, claiming that Biden called Black people “super predators,” but Biden self-destructed, without offering any retort to the claim.
Some 67% of viewers felt that Trump dominated the debate. In a CBS public opinion poll, 72% of respondents said they “don’t think Biden should be running for president,” and among Democratic voters, that number was 46%, a 10% increase over a February poll.
On the other hand, according to CNN, who hosted the debate, Trump told more than 30 false lies during the debate, including that the 2020 election, which he lost, was fraudulent. Although the trade deficit with China set a record high during Trump’s term, he also falsely claimed that it has reached the highest level under the Biden administration.
One can’t help but feel uneasy that the presidential candidate who repeatedly made statements that have nothing to do with reality had the upper hand, but it does not necessarily mean that U.S. voters want to see a Trump comeback.
In a CBS survey, a majority of respondents at 54% said that “Trump should not be running” for president. In a separate poll, the number of “double haters” who dislike both candidates doubled to 25% compared to four years ago.
Although we should respect President Biden’s reelection bid, voices seeking Biden’s withdrawal from the race are growing stronger within the Democratic Party. If he proceeds with his campaign, the Democratic Party will need to readjust its strategy and show strength by steadfastly rebutting Trump’s misstatement of facts and distortion of reality.
Regardless of which candidate wins, the international community must avoid being swayed by the chaos and lies in the United States.
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