The first debate between US President Donald Trump and his rival, Democratic hopeful Joe Biden is being described as the most chaotic and bitter clashes in White House history. Interrupted repeatedly by Trump, with even the moderator Chris Wallace standing up to the President, Biden had to resort to multiple insults.
The argument as a whole was less about policy and more about personal attacks with Trump dragging Biden's family and Biden calling him "Putin's Puppy". Given the spectacle, 2020 US Presidential Debate became, albeit, for the wrong reasons, netizens on Twitter had interesting things to say about the ordeal.
For obvious reasons many commented on what the Presidential debate have been reduced to
Accurate Summary of the First Presidential Debate of 2020#Debates2020 #PresidentialDebate pic.twitter.com/2QE6hDEJaY
— Ryan Capperauld (@ryancapperauld) September 30, 2020
ATTENTION: If You Watched the Presidential Debate, You May Be Entitled to Financial Compensation.
— Dean Browning (@DeanBrowningPA) September 30, 2020
The rest of the world looking at America#PresidentialDebate #PresidentialDebate2020 pic.twitter.com/1qMRIpFeVJ
— The Underfrasier (@Underfrasier) September 30, 2020
There should not be a second debate.
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) September 30, 2020
We now know how it will proceed.
The Commission on Presidential Debates should stop right here.
If you suffer imposter syndrome.. watch the US presidential debate and you’ll be cure.
— LuisE Ta (@luis10ET) September 30, 2020
Dear America: WE'RE DOOMED!!!#PresidentialDebate #Debates2020 #shutupman # pic.twitter.com/sbBoOe8X12
— Blade Brown (@mrphuckyodreams) September 30, 2020
During the debate, Trump when asked to outrightly condemn white supremacist groups and militias, more specifically the Proud Boys, instead told the group to "stand back and stand by." As such many on Twitter slammed the President, deeming him a racist.
Are people honestly “both-sidesing” this?
— S.V. Dáte (@svdate) September 30, 2020
There was one person who made it plain the rules did not apply to him.
It’s not surprising Donald Trump — yet again — refused to condemn white supremacy.
— Sarah Riggs Amico (@SarahRiggsAmico) September 30, 2020
Republicans running for & holding office should have to answer if they condemn white supremacy and the President’s refusal to do the same.
Proud to be Team #Biden! #gapol https://t.co/BgPtqiRgwx
For those who hadn’t been listening for the past 4 years, Trump just told you that he ain't leaving and that he is a white supremacist. If that doesn't get every American who is not white into overdrive to toss his ass - we may actually deserve what happens next.
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 30, 2020
Biden talked about tackling the pandemic seriously and reviving the economy without lying to people. Trump gave a white supremacist gang a new slogan.
— Jon Lovett (@jonlovett) September 30, 2020
Multiple social media accounts of the white supremacist group, The Proud Boys, are openly REJOICING at Donald Trump refusing to denounce them and instead telling them to “stand back and stand by.”
— Shaun King (@shaunking) September 30, 2020
They are perceiving his remarks as marching orders. He empowered them tonight.
In his own words, Donald Trump is a white supremacist. https://t.co/Berr3hAehC
— Adam Rippon (@AdamRippon) September 30, 2020
All in all, many criticised the debate for being more about mudslinging rather than real issues and their possible solutions
First US Presidential Debate. Instead of focusing on global issues marred by personal accusations pic.twitter.com/9X28R3iCx1
— SHAFAAT SHAH (@INFANTRY28) September 30, 2020
The sad thing is I shouldn’t be laughing as much as I am during a US Presidential Debate! One side is completely disrespectful of the process and wants to joke about serious issues! #GoVote #PresidentialDebate2020 #WeNeedAChange
— Julius Leaks (@Juleaks1) September 30, 2020
Both candidatos said virtually nothing about why should they be trusted on race issues.
— Johnny Davila (@johnnyds0411) September 30, 2020
There is systemic racism in the US. Is that so hard to say?#PresidentialDebate
9 yrs ago when I came to the US, I was so impressed that the American people get to watch their presidential candidates debate on substantive issues!
— Sujith Ramachandran (@DrSujithRam) September 30, 2020
Today, this unwatchable mess makes me wonder how many Americans are being misled by what is essentially reality TV. #Debates2020
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