The first general election debate of the 2024 season has come to a close. U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, squared off on Thursday, clashing on immigration and climate change and launching deeply personal attacks on each other. The debate covered a range of issues, from access to abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. CNN moderators also questioned both 81-year-old Biden and 78-year-old Trump on their ability to serve as president for four years given their ages. Thursday’s debate offered an opportunity for both candidates to sway undecided votes and reassure Americans of their suitability for the Oval Office.

Source: CNN June 28, 2024 00:14 UTC