Joe Biden’s stumbling performance in the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential election campaign against Donald Trump has raised concerns among Democrats. A CNN poll showed that two-thirds of viewers believed Trump won the debate, despite fact-checking revealing numerous lies from him. Biden also made misleading statements, including claiming no U.S. service members died during his time in office.
The debate covered foreign affairs, with heated exchanges over Ukraine, Iran, China, and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Trump made bold claims about ending the Ukraine war before taking office, while Biden labeled Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.” International officials expressed disappointment in both candidates’ performances.
In other news, Israel is considering supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense batteries, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz is pushing the EU for more funds to support countries hosting Ukrainian refugees. The month of May saw high casualties for the Russian army in Ukraine, with recruitment efforts and heavy losses continuing.
The Bolivian government recently thwarted a coup attempt, with intelligence reports warning of destabilization efforts beforehand.
