Donald Trump & Joe Biden Compete In Separate Dueling Town Halls

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They didn't meet for a debate, but they answered questions from American citizens.

The second presidential debate may have been canceled after President Donald Trump revealed he was diagnosed with COVID-19, but that doesn't mean that former Vice President Joe Biden isn't ready to address the public. On Thursday (October 15) evening, Joe Biden and Donald Trump competed in dueling town halls as Biden's aired on ABC and Trump's on NBC. Both presidential candidates answered questions from the public on issues regarding the economy, COVID-19, the Supreme Court, voter fraud, QAnon, and much more.

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Trump was asked about the conspiracy QAnon movement that has been banned from various social media networks for harassment and false news. "What I do hear about it is they are very strongly against pedophilia. And I agree with that. I mean I do agree with that," Trump said during his town hall. The moderator responded, "But there's not a satanic pedophile ring."

"I have no idea. I know nothing about them," Trump replied. The moderator was confused and said, "You don't know that?" Trump answered, "No, I don't know that, and neither do you know that." As Trump was criticized for often coming across as evasive, Biden answered questions as best as he could, but the former vice president was chastised on social media by some for often sounding as if he was rambling rather than being direct.

During each town hall, politic pundits stormed the internet as they've fact-checked both Trump and Biden's remarks. Check out the town halls below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.