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Robbed of his ability to interrupt, Trump found himself on the defensive — especially on the topic of COVID-19.
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“You’re the big man, I think. Joe what’s that all about, it’s terrible,” Trump said. “I think you owe an explanation to the American people.”
Biden was directly asked about Hunter Biden and his financial ties to Russia and the Ukraine — allegations that the former vice president flatly denied.
“My son has not made money in terms of this thing, uh, what are you talking about — China,” Biden said.
While Trump was talking, Biden often smiled and had an incredulous look on his face.
The stakes for the debate were high — especially for Trump, trailing in the polls.
Even though about a third of the votes have been cast already, there are still tens of millions of voters out there — some of whom could be swayed in the late stages of the campaign.
Underscoring the importance of the Thursday night showdown, Biden took five days off to prepare — a risky strategy that shows how confident Democrats are of winning. Trump spent the day releasing unedited footage of his “60 Minutes” interview, which showed Lesley Stahl badgering him with tough questions.
‘Anyone who’s responsible for that many deaths shouldn’t remain as president of the United States of America.’
JOE BIDEN