Trump and Biden spar on economy after skipping handshake at start of debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the stage without shaking hands in the first of their two scheduled debates
By Jonathan J. Cooper
Published - Jun 27, 2024, 09:42 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 27, 2024, 09:42 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump opened their first 2024 president debate without shaking hands and went right to mixing it up on policy Thursday night. Some key moments from their 90-minute faceoff.
Their first exchange delved into the economy.
Biden spoke softly, in a hoarse voice, as he talked up the economic gains on his watch, saying he rescued it from “free fall” and “chaos” when he took over the presidency from Trump in 2021. He cleared his throat several times.
