Biden Begins Debate With Hoarse Voice, Coughs Within Seconds

The American people’s view of the sitting president as too old isn’t being helped by his performance.

AP/Gerald Herbert
Presidents Biden and Trump during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Atlanta. AP/Gerald Herbert

President Biden is beginning the first debate of the 2024 presidential election sounding nearly ill with a hoarse voice and a series of coughs. One of the greatest challenges of his campaign has been trying to convince voters that he isn’t too old for the job. 

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