Presidential Debate Leaves Both Candidates Flawed and Unimpressed by Each Other’s Performance

The heated exchange between Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden during the presidential debate was extensively covered by both The Post and The New York Times. While Mr. Trump’s assertions went unchallenged, “barbs” were flying between the two candidates. According to political reporters Matt Viser and Marianne LeVine at The Post, Mr. Biden’s performance was described as “halting, meandering, and unnerving for Democrats.”

On the other hand, The New York Times focused on Mr. Biden’s struggle to ignite “fresh momentum” in his election bid, causing a “wave of panic” among Democrats. The publication described Mr. Trump as verbally attacking Mr. Biden and portraying him as an ineffective leader with a barrage of insults. In post-debate analysis, both candidates faced challenges in making a convincing case to the American public, with the lack of substantial policy discussions being a major theme in media coverage of the event.