Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing for their first debate ahead of November’s presidential election as the race for the White House heats up.The debate marks the first major clash for the two White House hopefuls during this election cycle and could be vital for swinging the polls in their favour.The CNN debate is being held in Atlanta, Georgia, a key swing state which helped tip the balance of the 2020 vote with Biden winning the state by just over 12,000 votes.In a break from tradition, there will be no live audience, and CNN harbours the ability to shut off the candidates’ microphones when they violate the terms in which they are allowed to speak.Biden’s team will be concerned about the 81-year-old pulling out another one of his trademark gaffes, but Trump could face more scrutiny over his recent legal travails that saw him dealt with criminal convictions.Joe Biden FREEZES mid-sentence before CNN host steps in just five minutes into debateThe first shaky moment has come the way of the US President and it led to Jay Tapper stepping in to intervene.Trump glared over at his opponent as he had the moment many social media users have branded a “brain fart”.Debate kicks offThe debate has kicked off and Biden has immediately gone on the defence – blaming Trump for US economy struggles.He insists he has begun to “put things back together” after years of Covid-caused hardship.Biden takes to X to mock drug-taking claimsJoe Biden has hit out at claims that he is taking performance enhancing drugs to ensure he is not susceptible to any gaffes during the debate.Posting on X, the US president said he was feeling “pretty jacked up” while holding a can of his Biden water.The Biden campaign has been selling the cans online.Key lines of attack that we can expect – ANALYSEDGBN America has analysed some of the key attack lines we are likely to see from tonight’s debate.The two foes are expected to get personal with their attacks with both not being on the best terms, evidenced by Trump shunning Biden’s inauguration after failing to concede defeat after the 2020 election.READ THE FULL STORYHost network CNN accused of bias ‘garbage’ ahead of historic showdown by Tim Young
CNN “can’t be trusted” to host a non-biased presidential debate, according to political commentator Tim Young.The comedian joined Nana Akua on GBN America to look ahead to tonight’s showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, which CNN will host.READ THE FULL STORYBiden team prepares anti-Trump abortion advertOne of Joe Biden’s main points of attack in tonight’s debate is expected to be Trump’s stance on abortion.His criticism may not be saved solely for the debate, according to US reports, with an advert set to be broadcast during one of the breaks.Biden will attack the Republican on the overturning of Roe v Wade, the landmark case that recognised a right to abortion.“These laws are truly barbaric. They are putting us back decades, if not centuries,” a doctor says in the advert, according to CNN. “Donald Trump did this. He put women’s lives in danger.” Talk over Trump’s VP pick heats up – and a candidate who ‘terrifies’ the Democrats has been mootedCNN political analyst Bakari Sellers says tonight’s debate could provide some indication as to who Donald Trump’s running mate will be.A plethora of names have been linked, but Sellers thinks Trump could opt for a “wildcard”.Two of the candidates he suggested are Ben Carson, a loyal Trump ally who worked in his administration, and Marco Rubio, who according to Sellers would “terrify” the Democrats.Ben Carson has previously spoken to GBN America about the prospect of being Trump’s running mate, and you can read more here.Trump touches downDonald Trump has touched down ahead of a big night for the former president.The 78-year-old acknowledged supporters by waving and applauding before climbing into his blacked-out Chevrolet.Trump never conceded the 2020 election loss to Biden and broke with tradition by refusing to attend his opponent’s inauguration.Since his failure to win a second term, Trump has been laser focused on seeking to regain power and tonight’s clash with his old foe will be key in swinging the deadlocked polls. GB News Read More