Can Biden perform and can Trump be boring? Key questions ahead of high-stakes presidential debate
Thursday’s clash between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades
By Steve Peoples
Published - Jun 24, 2024, 12:07 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2024, 12:07 AM EDT
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Rarely, if ever, has one candidate in a presidential debate had so much material to use against the other.
Republican Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felony counts with serious charges in three other indictments still pending. As president, Trump nominated three of the justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and erode abortion access in America, creating a backlash even in conservative-led states. And his sweeping second-term plans include promises of retribution against political enemies in both parties.