Donald Trump & Joe Biden Compete In Separate Dueling Town Halls

BYErika Marie1304 Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Sean Gallup / Staff / Getty Images
Ballot, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Town Halls
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.

Scott Olson / Staff / Getty Images

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.

[via][via][via]


About The Author
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
...