The first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump raised concerns among U.S. allies about America's commitment to them. Biden's performance was criticized, with calls from inside his own party for him not to continue his campaign. Both candidates expressed contrasting views on global leadership and relationships with allies. Trump criticized Biden's approach to Putin, while Biden warned against pulling support for Ukraine. Both candidates claimed an election victory by the other would lead to World War III. World leaders such as Xi, Putin, and Kim were mentioned in the debate.
Key Points
Concerns raised among U.S. allies about America's commitment to them
Contrasting views on global leadership and relationships with allies
Debate focused on issues like wars in Ukraine and the Middle East
Pros
Raised awareness about the contrasting views of the two candidates on global leadership and relationships with allies
Cons
Biden's performance was criticized, raising concerns among U.S. allies
Both candidates claimed an election victory by the other would lead to World War III