Watch Live: Biden and Trump in the First 2024 Presidential Debate | WSJ
[00:00 - 01:03]The CNN presidential debate is taking place in Georgia between current U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
[01:03 - 01:33]The debate is moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper, with no studio audience present.
[02:51 - 05:05]Biden responds by mentioning the creation of 15,000 new jobs and plans to reduce housing prices and cap rents.
[03:14 - 08:41]Trump argues that he had the greatest economy before COVID and takes credit for the largest tax cut in history.
[06:40 - 07:31]The debate concludes with Trump stating that the United States is no longer respected by foreign countries.
[08:41 - 11:34]The national debt is brought up as a concern, with Trump defending his tax cuts and Biden proposing a tax increase for the wealthy.
[09:39 - 11:11]Trump argues that he had the greatest economy before COVID and takes credit for the largest tax cut in history.
[10:18 - 11:02]The debate concludes with Trump stating that the United States is no longer respected by foreign countries.
[11:19 - 12:41]Trump argues that Biden will destroy Social Security and Medicare by allowing more people to enter and use these resources.
[12:41 - 12:54]The debate concludes with Trump stating that the United States is no longer respected by foreign countries.
[12:54 - 14:23]Trump takes credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and believes that the issue of abortion should be decided by the states.
[14:06 - 16:15]He believes in exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, but ultimately supports the Supreme Court's decision to approve the abortion pill.
[15:46 - 17:59]Trump takes credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and believes that the issue of abortion should be decided by the states.
[16:22 - 17:12]Biden denies these allegations and states that the only terrorist who has crossed the border during his presidency was a person who killed three American soldiers.
[17:33 - 17:45]Trump takes credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and believes that the issue of abortion should be decided by the states.
[17:59 - 19:33]He believes in exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, but ultimately supports the Supreme Court's decision to approve the abortion pill.
[18:15 - 19:00]Biden supports Roe v. Wade and believes that decisions about abortion should be left to the woman and her doctor.
[19:00 - 19:27]He believes in exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, but ultimately supports the Supreme Court's decision to approve the abortion pill.
[19:07 - 19:40]Trump and Biden have different views on late-term abortions, with Trump believing that Democrats are the radicals and Biden stating that he does not support late-term abortions.
[19:40 - 20:09]Trump takes credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and believes that the issue of abortion should be decided by the states.
[20:10 - 22:28]The conversation then turns to immigration and border security, with Trump accusing Biden of causing a crisis at the border.
[20:56 - 23:02]Trump claims that his administration had the safest border in history and blames Biden for opening the borders and allowing criminals and terrorists to enter the country.
[22:21 - 23:28]Trump claims that he was endorsed for president, but won't say by whom.
[22:28 - 23:53]Biden counters by saying that Trump did nothing when Iran attacked American troops.
[22:34 - 24:53]Trump plans to carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history and believes that undocumented immigrants are causing crime and chaos in the US.
[22:34 - 25:36]Biden accuses Trump of encouraging Putin to invade Ukraine and causing thousands of deaths.
[23:54 - 25:55]Trump is accused of not caring about veterans or the military, while Biden claims to have passed legislation to help them.
[24:28 - 24:33]Biden accuses Trump of encouraging Putin to invade Ukraine and causing thousands of deaths.
[24:28 - 25:36]Biden denies these allegations and states that the only terrorist who has crossed the border during his presidency was a person who killed three American soldiers.
[24:54 - 25:06]Trump and Biden have differing views on immigration policies and their impact on crime in the US.
[25:06 - 25:29]Trump claims that his administration had the safest border in history and blames Biden for opening the borders and allowing criminals and terrorists to enter the country.
[25:06 - 25:44]Trump is accused of not caring about veterans or the military, while Biden claims to have passed legislation to help them.
[26:26 - 27:31]Biden brings up a quote where Trump allegedly called veterans "suckers" and "losers," which Trump denies.
[27:11 - 27:25]Biden disputes Trump's claims and says that there is no data to support them.
[27:31 - 27:46]Biden brings up a quote where Trump allegedly called veterans "suckers" and "losers," which Trump denies.
[28:06 - 30:01]Trump claims he would have prevented the invasion of Ukraine if he had been president at the time.
[28:21 - 28:29]Russia claimed Ukrainian territory and Ukraine abandoned its bid to join NATO
[28:30 - 30:26]Biden says that veterans and soldiers do not like Trump and think he is a bad commander-in-chief.
[28:30 - 31:38]The speaker takes responsibility for offering 10,000 soldiers to help with a situation, but the offer was declined.
[30:02 - 30:19]Israel would never have been invaded by Hamas if Iran was not supported by the speaker
[30:02 - 32:48]Biden counters by saying that Trump did nothing when Iran attacked American troops.
[30:28 - 31:47]The speaker has endorsed a plan for a ceasefire with additional conditions to end the war
[31:02 - 31:21]The speaker changed trade deals with European nations to benefit the US
[31:02 - 36:02]Trump defends his relationship with Ukraine and claims to have given them a lot of money.
[31:47 - 33:03]The speaker has endorsed a plan for a ceasefire with additional conditions to end the war
[31:53 - 33:29]The speaker got other nations to put up hundreds of billions of dollars for NATO
[32:01 - 33:57]The speaker has endorsed a plan for a ceasefire with additional conditions to end the war
[32:22 - 33:57]Biden says he has a plan to settle the conflict between Ukraine and Russia before he takes office.
[33:30 - 35:17]Israel and Hamas have been engaged in a war, with thousands of Palestinians killed and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza
[33:30 - 35:47]Biden counters by saying that Trump did nothing when Iran attacked American troops.
[33:58 - 35:29]Biden says he has a plan to settle the conflict between Ukraine and Russia before he takes office.
[34:06 - 34:47]The speaker has endorsed a plan for a ceasefire with additional conditions to end the war
[34:36 - 35:47]The speaker has weakened Hamas and supports their elimination, but cautions against using certain weapons in populated areas
[34:47 - 35:23]The speaker has denied Israel 2,000 pound bombs and is providing them with weapons as needed
[35:35 - 36:50]Biden says that veterans and soldiers do not like Trump and think he is a bad commander-in-chief.
[35:50 - 38:02]The speaker got other nations to put up hundreds of billions of dollars for NATO
[36:03 - 36:32]Trump defends his relationship with Ukraine and claims to have given them a lot of money.
[36:09 - 36:56]Trump accuses Biden of being weak and NATO supports him.
[36:33 - 36:50]The speaker has weakened Hamas and supports their elimination, but cautions against using certain weapons in populated areas
[38:02 - 38:17]The speaker changed trade deals with European nations to benefit the US
[38:17 - 40:43]The speaker got other nations to put up hundreds of billions of dollars for NATO
[39:02 - 40:20]The speaker takes responsibility for offering 10,000 soldiers to help with a situation, but the offer was declined.
[39:02 - 41:51]Former President Trump is asked about the events of January 6, 2021, when some of his supporters stormed the Capitol.
[39:27 - 40:33]The speaker organized the world against Iran when they had a missile attack on Israel
[40:33 - 44:55]He criticizes the current administration and accuses the Select Committee of deleting and destroying information in an attempt to discredit him.
[42:25 - 43:41]President Biden accuses Trump of encouraging the events of January 6 and denounces his handling of the situation.
[44:33 - 48:11]Trump defends his actions and claims his retribution will be success in making the country successful again.
[45:09 - 49:05]He criticizes the current administration and accuses the Select Committee of deleting and destroying information in an attempt to discredit him.
[48:34 - 50:55]Biden brings up the Charlottesville incident and accuses Trump of fabricating the story.
[48:43 - 51:08]Former President Trump is asked about the events of January 6, 2021, when some of his supporters stormed the Capitol.
[51:08 - 55:10]The candidates continue to exchange accusations and insults.
[55:10 - 57:47]President Biden acknowledges progress made in these areas, such as record low black unemployment and increased access to healthcare, but acknowledges that there is still more work to be done.
[57:47 - 59:57]During their first terms, both President Biden and former President Trump faced persistent challenges related to black unemployment, income disparities, and healthcare issues.
[59:13 - 1.01:29]President Biden acknowledges progress made in these areas, such as record low black unemployment and increased access to healthcare, but acknowledges that there is still more work to be done.
[59:57 - 1.03:48]Former President Trump argues that he has made significant progress on environmental issues and job creation, but does not offer specific plans for addressing the climate crisis.
[1.00:38 - 1.03:43]President Biden acknowledges progress made in these areas, such as record low black unemployment and increased access to healthcare, but acknowledges that there is still more work to be done.
[1.03:00 - 1.05:13]Former President Trump argues that he has made significant progress on environmental issues and job creation, but does not offer specific plans for addressing the climate crisis.
[1.03:49 - 1.08:01]Social Security and Medicare are also discussed, with President Biden advocating for raising taxes on the wealthy to ensure the solvency of these programs, while former President Trump is accused of wanting to cut these programs.
[1.07:32 - 1.09:56]Former President Trump touts his economic policies and job creation, but does not address specific measures to address these persistent challenges.
[1.07:53 - 1.10:20]The topic shifts to the cost of child care, with Biden proposing increased tax credits and support for working parents.
[1.08:03 - 1.09:48]He mentions the laptop and various other controversial topics, claiming that everything Biden does is a lie.
[1.08:23 - 1.09:25]Trump also brings up the mistreatment of veterans and the negative impact of immigration on Social Security.
[1.09:06 - 1.11:22]He criticizes Biden for not taking action and firing those responsible for the "Afghanistan horror show" and the border situation.
[1.09:48 - 1.14:25]Biden responds by defending his record on the economy and claiming that Trump was voted the worst president in history by presidential scholars.
[1.09:56 - 1.10:20]President Biden also mentions his support for increasing funding for Pell grants and addressing the high cost of child care.
[1.11:08 - 1.13:06]He criticizes Biden for not taking action and firing those responsible for the "Afghanistan horror show" and the border situation.
[1.12:16 - 1.13:27]The topic shifts to the cost of child care, with Biden proposing increased tax credits and support for working parents.
[1.13:36 - 1.18:41]Trump talks about how he is rated as one of the best and promises to be the best if given another four years
[1.13:44 - 1.16:29]Trump boasts about his economic policies and tariffs on China, claiming that he saved the steel industry.
[1.15:09 - 1.16:56]Trump also brings up the mistreatment of veterans and the negative impact of immigration on Social Security.
[1.15:35 - 1.19:18]Trump thanks the audience and ends his speech.
[1.16:56 - 1.19:18]Biden discusses his plans for more border security and technology to detect drugs, as well as cracking down on fentanyl precursors.
[1.19:18 - 1.20:02]Trump boasts about his economic policies and tariffs on China, claiming that he saved the steel industry.
[1.19:18 - 1.22:18]Trump talks about how he is rated as one of the best and promises to be the best if given another four years
[1.19:30 - 1.19:55]President Trump calls out President Biden for lying and being unable to look people in the face.
[1.20:03 - 1.21:56]Trump brings up Biden's age and investments in foreign enterprises, while Biden responds by discussing his efforts to bring jobs and investments back to the US.
[1.20:03 - 1.25:09]He is asked about concerns regarding his age and capability to handle the job, but he defends himself by mentioning his experience and taking cognitive and physical tests
[1.20:48 - 1.21:38]Trump boasts about his economic policies and tariffs on China, claiming that he saved the steel industry.
[1.21:56 - 1.22:18]The speaker claims that they would not trade places with the United States, but instead sees their country as the most progressive and strongest in the world.
[1.22:19 - 1.24:28]The current president concludes by stating that the nation will no longer fail and promises to make it great again.
[1.22:27 - 1.23:24]The speaker claims that they would not trade places with the United States, but instead sees their country as the most progressive and strongest in the world.
[1.22:34 - 1.24:22]The current president responds by calling his opponent a complainer and claiming they have not done anything.
[1.24:29 - 1.25:22]The president responds that he will accept the results if the election is fair and legal, but continues to criticize his opponent.
[1.25:09 - 1.34:11]He addresses allegations of fraud and states that he would rather accept the election results than run again
[1.25:23 - 1.26:57]The current president concludes by stating that the nation will no longer fail and promises to make it great again.
[1.25:32 - 1.25:40]The speaker believes that the current president is unfit and has caused problems, such as indicting them as a political opponent.
[1.25:53 - 1.28:22]They express a desire for a great president and claim that the current one will drive the nation into World War III.
[1.27:18 - 1.29:15]The moderator asks the president if he will accept the results of the election and if he denounces political violence.
[1.27:53 - 1.30:19]The president responds that he will accept the results if the election is fair and legal, but continues to criticize his opponent.
[1.29:32 - 1.30:12]The current president responds by calling his opponent a complainer and claiming they have not done anything.
[1.31:00 - 1.34:11]They also mention their actions for military veterans.
[1.34:11 - 1.35:01]The debate shifts to domestic issues, with the former president claiming that the current one has increased taxes and inflation.
[1.34:40 - 1.35:41]The former president also mentions their actions on healthcare, specifically reducing the price of insulin and medication for seniors.
[1.35:01 - 1.37:50]The current president responds by calling his opponent a complainer and claiming they have not done anything.
[1.35:42 - 1.36:05]They promise to continue fighting for issues such as childcare and reducing inflation.
[1.36:30 - 1.38:17]The current president concludes by stating that the nation will no longer fail and promises to make it great again.
[1.37:35 - 1.38:04]They also mention their actions for military veterans.