CNN’s Presidential Debate Format Raises Questions About Biden’s Fitness

The recent presidential debate between former President Trump and President Biden on CNN has sparked controversy and raised questions about Biden’s ability to serve another term. The format of the debate, with muted mics preventing interruptions, allowed Trump to spew falsehoods without real-time fact-checking, while Biden’s rambling answers went on uninterrupted.

CNN’s CEO Mark Thompson aimed for a classic debate reminiscent of the historic Kennedy-Nixon debate in 1960. The moderators were praised for their unbiased and thoughtful approach, but some critics argue that the lack of real-time fact-checking allowed Trump’s falsehoods to go unchallenged.

Despite post-debate fact-checking revealing 30 falsehoods from Trump compared to nine for Biden, viewers who watched the event live on television were not presented with these corrections. Biden’s energy levels during the debate also came under scrutiny, with some questioning his ability to continue participating in future debates.

The next presidential debate is scheduled to air on ABC in September, but it remains unclear whether Biden will participate after his performance in the CNN debate. The outcome of Thursday’s debate may have a significant impact on the 2024 election, with Biden’s fitness for office now openly questioned by some allies.