The Debate That Shook America
A nation grapples with two problematic candidates and the larger question of its political future
4 min readJun 29, 2024
On the evening of June 27, 2024, millions of Americans tuned in to witness what many are now calling a watershed moment in US political history. The Presidential debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump laid bare the stark problems facing our democracy, leaving viewers across the political spectrum stunned and concerned about the future.
The performance of President Biden, in particular, has become a focal point of intense discussion and analysis. For months, whispers about the 81-year-old president’s cognitive decline have circulated in Washington and beyond. Thursday’s debate thrust these concerns into the spotlight with unprecedented clarity. Biden appeared disoriented at times, struggled to articulate policy positions, and seemed overwhelmed by Trump’s rapid-fire rhetoric. A CNN poll conducted immediately after the debate found that 68% of viewers expressed “serious concerns” about Biden’s mental acuity and ability to…
