On June 27, 2024, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a highly anticipated debate. However, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, was notably absent from the debate stage. CNN, the debate's host, determined that Kennedy did not meet their criteria to participate, which included specific polling thresholds and being on enough state ballots to theoretically secure the presidency. Despite the exclusion, Kennedy's reaction and alternative event garnered substantial attention.
Kennedy responded to being excluded by hosting his own event, which he dubbed "The Real Debate." This event was streamed live on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), and TheRealDebate.com. His livestream drew significant interest, peaking at 5.8 million viewers. During this event, Kennedy answered the same questions posed to Biden and Trump, providing his responses in real-time. This format allowed viewers to compare his answers directly with those of the major party candidates. Subscribe here: @EveryExplainedInMinutes
0:00 - Context and Debate Exclusion
0:39 - The Real Debate
1:15 - Criticism of Trump and Biden
1:31 - Economic Policies
2:15 - Foreign Policy, Military Spending
2:59 - Social and Domestic Policies
4:05 - Campaign Strategy and Challenges
4:58 - Legal and Ethical Concerns
5:28 - Public and Media Engagement
5:56 - Closing Argument to Voters
6:39 - Summary
