In their first debate for the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exchanged sharp critiques and made several false or misleading claims on key issues.
January 6 Capitol Riot: Trump said only a few people went into the Capitol and were let in by police. This is false. Thousands were involved in the violent attack, leading to over 1,400 federal charges.
Economy: Trump claimed his administration had the best economy ever, but this overlooks the massive recession caused by the pandemic. Economic growth under Trump was 2.67% on average, lower than the growth seen during Bill Clinton's presidency and under Biden.
