President Joe Biden started the first presidential debate with a noticeably hoarse voice.
Biden and former president Donald Trump are facing one another yet again after two debates in 2020. They started out discussing inflation and abortion. But many online took notice of Biden’s raspy voice as he delivered his early answers.
Pollster Frank Luntz, who is conducting a focus group on the showdown, said on X: “My focus group of undecided voters is surprised and concerned about Biden’s voice. This doesn’t bode well for questions about his health.”
Candidates are allowed a water bottle at the lectern, along with a a pen and a pad of paper.
Biden freezing on stage when discussing healthcare quickly drew fire on X, formerly Twitter.
“Sorry, I’m voting for President Biden but a disaster so far,” wrote Mike Murphy, a Republican strategist and NBC News analyst, on the platform.
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