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People in the US: share your reaction to the first US presidential debate

Biden and Trump speak during the presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia.
Biden and Trump speak during the presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, on 27 June 2024. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

After Thursday’s debate on CNN, commentators focused on the Democratic party’s panic over Joe Biden’s halting performance in which he struggled to land his lines.

Donald Trump made claims with no evidence on issues such as immigration by stating that “millions of people” are coming across the border and receiving social security benefits. He also falsely claimed that ending Roe v Wade protections was something “everyone wanted”, despite consistent polling that shows the public desires at least some access to abortion under the law.

Whatever your political standpoint, we’d like to hear what you think about the presidential candidates’ performances.

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