In an interview on Monday (February 5), former Trump made a surprising request: he wants to start a debate with the incumbent Biden as soon as possible.
Mr. Trump has previously refused to participate in the debate in the Republican primary, citing his support in the party far more than other contenders.
Trump showed great strength in the Republican primary, winning in Iowa and then New Hampshire. The Democratic primaries began last week, and Biden easily won the support of South Carolina, who vowed to give Trump another taste of defeat.
Trump said in an interview: "I want to debate with him (Biden) right away because that's what we're supposed to do." This is something that is good for the country. ”
Biden is not interested in Trump's challenge. When asked by a reporter if he would like to debate with Trump, Biden replied, "If I were him, I would want to debate with me too." He didn't have much to do. ”
Although Trump is reluctant to debate with his opponents in the Republican Party, he has taken the initiative to challenge Biden, indicating that he wants to focus on confrontation with Biden. Judging from the current polls, the United States is likely to be a contest between Trump and Biden again in 2024.
Notably, in 2020, Trump and Biden only debated twice, the third debate was canceled because Trump contracted the coronavirus, and Trump also rejected the proposal for an online debate. As is customary, there are three debates in the final showdown of the United States.
Both debates between Trump and Biden have sparked widespread attention and discussion, and the two have engaged in heated exchanges on various issues, such as the new crown epidemic, the economy, medical care, race, diplomacy, etc. There are also significant differences in the debate styles of the two, with Trump being more aggressive and emotional, and Biden being more calm and rational.
The impact of debates on voters should not be underestimated, either, according to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly half of voters in 2020** said that debates had some influence on their voting decisions. The debate was also an important stage for the two candidates to showcase their political ideas and leadership skills.
Trump and Biden's approval ratings and disadvantages
The latest polls show that Trump's current approval rating is slightly higher than that of Biden. According to the Gallup survey, Trump has a 48 percent approval rating and Biden has a 46 percent approval rating. According to a survey by Mourning, Trump's approval rating is 47 percent and Biden's approval rating is 44 percent.
Both Trump and Biden have their own disadvantages and controversies. Biden's main weakness is the issue of inflation during his age and tenure. Biden is 81 years old this year, the oldest ** in the history of the United States, and his physical and mental state has been questioned by many people. Biden has faced inflationary pressures during his tenure, with the U.S. consumer price index falling by 7 year-on-year in December 20230%, the highest level in nearly 40 years. In addition, Biden's excessive bias towards Israel in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has also caused dissatisfaction among many leftist voters, who are important supporters of Biden and the Democratic Party.
Trump's main weakness lies in his aggressive and extreme style. During his first term, Trump frequently clashed with Congress, the courts, allies and opponents, and his policies and rhetoric sparked a lot of controversy and opposition. Trump also faces 91 felony charges, including defamation, fraud, obstruction of justice, sedition, and more. If Trump is re-elected**, he may be even more unscrupulous, much to the worry and fear of many Americans.
The debate between Trump and Biden has sparked discontent and frustration among the American public
Some analysts believe that whether it is Biden or Trump, whoever is elected will make at least nearly half of Americans feel dissatisfied and frustrated. The antagonism in American society has reached a dangerous level, trust and communication between supporters of both parties has been seriously lacking, and the debate between the two candidates is difficult to change this status quo.
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