'It was obvious': Internet agrees with Trump as he claims Biden 'choked' under immense pressure during first presidential debate

Donald Trump criticized President Biden's lackluster debate performance, accusing him of choking under pressure
PUBLISHED JUN 30, 2024
Former President Donald Trump praised his energetic performance in the first presidential debate against President Joe Biden(Justin Sullivan, Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump praised his energetic performance in the first presidential debate against President Joe Biden(Justin Sullivan, Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Former President Donald Trump celebrated his energetic performance in the first presidential debate against President Joe Biden, pointing out his successor's pathetic show.

The 45th President took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, June 29, claiming his 81-year-old opponent "choked" and was in a "trance" during their first face-off of the 2024 race on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia, as per the New York Post.

With his raspy voice and multiple falterings throughout the CNN debate, Biden heightened concerns among voters and the Democratic circle on his ability to be in the Oval Office for one more term due to his age. Calls for him to step aside from the re-election bid intensified, with many urging for a younger replacement.

Trump ridicules Biden's debate performance on Truth Social

Asserting Biden was the "worst President in the history" of the US and the one trying to jail him for "political gain," Trump wrote, "I watched a man, first hand, 'CHOKE' under tremendous pressure, the likes of which he has never seen before."

U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden and former President Trump are facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden came face to face for the first time in the 2024 race on June 27 (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The real estate mogul further claimed that "illegality being used by his 'Injustice' Department, the FBI, local Attorney Generals, and DAs" was straining the president. He also took a swipe at CNN, noting the "FAKE" outlet garnered 51 million views, making the debate the highest-rated show in CNN's history.

"This was a 'MONSTER' show, and it could be plainly and openly felt onstage. His speech on Friday was better, and he seems to be coming out of his trance, but AMERICA must ask itself, with all of the many dangers around, do we really want a President who CHOKES? I don't think so!" Trump concluded.



 

During a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, Biden displayed greater enthusiasm and energy, qualities that Democrats openly favored compared to his appearance at the CNN debate.

In a separate Truth Social post, he claimed that his successor's poor show undermined his "greatest debate performance."

First Lady Jill Biden, with
President Joe Biden appeared alongside Jill Biden in a post-debate campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 28 (Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Despite Biden sending the Democratic party into a frenzy, his campaign chair, Jen O'Malley Dillon, stated in a recent memo that the debate had not changed "the horse race" or the voter's perception.

Internet agrees with Trump as he says Biden 'choked' during debate

Netizens concurred with the former president as he ridiculed his successor's unimpressive debate showing.

"And that's possibly an understatement," a user said.

"It was and it was obvious. Biden stood out there with his mouth agape," another remarked.



 



 

"Now biden will call for another debate and be yelling and fake energetic the whole time, with a fake angry face," added a user. [sic]

"'Choked'... after having 16 advisors coaching him for 8 days. Trump is being charitable in his assessment," read a response.

"51 million people watched @JoeBiden crumble before their eyes," another person wrote.

"Choked? He acts like this all the time," someone else chimed in.



 



 



 



 

"Joe was as lost as the Titanic and had to have help getting off the stage when it was over," an individual commented on Facebook.

"No need to say anything… everyone saw it…," another said.

"Sure gives you a second look at justice department conclusion he is to mentally incompetent to stand trial with this . Just saying," read one remark. [sic]

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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