Biden stumbles: Key takeaways from the first presidential debate

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The first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump since 2020 set a new tone in the rematch between the two candidates.

Biden proved unable to dispel concerns that his mental acuity has sagged, which has prompted another round of consternation over his ability to govern or even win the election. Trump managed to avoid be overly aggressive, which led to backlash four years earlier, while still attacking Biden.

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