
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump presented competing visions and narratives on a range of issues in the first presidential debate hosted by CNN on June 28.
While the debate was at times punctuated by ad-hominems and tentative responses, the two presumptive nominees also debated key policies, from immigration to abortion, seeking to sway undecided voters in a race that polls show has been incredibly tight.
Below are some of the takeaways from the debate.
Abortion
Abortion has been a sticking point in the 2024 presidential election as President Biden has sought to emphasize former President Trump’s role in the repeal of Roe v. Wade….