Trump, Biden and Wallace Blow the First Debate

The moment everyone was waiting for- but quickly regretted.

Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the Clark County Democratic Party’s 2020 Kick Off to Caucus Gala at the Tropicana Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. February 15, 2020. (photo: Gage Skidmore)

Tuesday night kicked off the much-anticipated first 2020 presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio and it quickly spiraled into chaos. Incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic Party nominee former Vice President Joe Biden indulged in a public Twitter fight, rather than a presidential debate.

Moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News scolded the president several times for interrupting and repeatedly asked both candidates to stop interrupting one another. The president clashed with Wallace, especially while discussing healthcare policy. Trump accused the moderator of joining the debate, rather than moderating.

“You promised to repeal and replace Obamacare but you have never in these four years come up with a plan, a comprehensive plan to replace Obamacare,” Wallace said before Trump spoke over him.

“Of course I have. I got rid of the individual mandate,” Trump interjected. “That is absolutely a big thing. That was the worst part of Obamacare.”

After unintelligible sounds of the two talking over one another, Wallace said, “Mr. President, I am the moderator of this debate and I would like you to let me ask my question.”