In stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s feeble performance, former president Donald Trump was aggressive during the first debate of the American presidential race, which was marked by unconventional rules and an unusually early date.
In the past, presidential debates have typically been conducted and broadcasted before a live audience, but Thursday night’s standoff was held in an empty Atlanta studio. This change, along with the newly-implemented rule of muting candidates’ microphones until their turn to speak, aimed to minimise interruptions and ensure an orderly discussion.
