US Presidential Debate 2020: Trump, Biden lock horns without handshakes

US President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden did t shake hands or wear masks as y locked horns for ir first presidential debate on September 29. As two septunarian leaders entered st at same time, Fox News moderator Chris Wallace told m t to shake hands as a part of social distancing measures. 

"How you doing, man?" said Biden as two leaders extended initial greetings before bout.

first of three scheduled presidential debates was held at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland with a limited in-person audience in wake of coronavirus pandemic. According to media reports, around 80 people were present in audience which included family members of presidential candidates, guests, security officials and journalists. debate was divided into six segments including Supreme Court, COVID-19 pandemic, ecomy, election integrity and "race and violence" in US cities.

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Supreme Court mination issue

debated kicked-off with burning issue of Supreme Court justice mination following demise of liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Trump anunced mination of Amy Coney Barrett to replace liberal justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a lifetime seat on top court. Biden has accused US President of rushing to install a new Supreme Court justice to eliminate Obamacare in middle of a pandemic.

48-year-old federal appeals court judge is popular among religious conservatives and anti-abortion campaigners and her appointment could impact some of most partisan issues of United States. During debate, Trump said that elections have “consequences” and he has been elected to White House for four years as Biden questioned his decision to minate a justice when elections are underway. 

From issue of judge’s mination, debate moved on to issue of healthcare after Biden said motive behind rush was to eliminate Obamacare. former vice-president called Trump a “clown” and a “liar” as US President kept interrupting Biden while he spoke. Trump maintained that he wants to provide better healthcare at a “much lower price”. 

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