<p>United States President Joe Biden appeared to stumble again and commit another gaffe during a crucial face-off with former president&nbsp;Donald Trump in&nbsp;their first presidential debate of the 2024 election race.</p>

<p>The supporters of Biden appeared visibly nervous as the US president suffered a brain freeze in the middle of the debate while Trump boasted about how he aced two cognitive tests and showed off his golfing skills.</p>

<p>Hoarse-sounding Biden appeared to freeze as he lost his thoughts while answering a question related to Medicaid. "We beat Medicaid,” said Biden.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-vs-trump-in-us-presidential-debate-2024-top-takeaways-explained-735850">Biden Vs Trump in US presidential debate 2024: Top takeaways explained</a></p>

<p>Quickly, Trump retorted back saying Biden “beat Medicaid all right he beat it to death".</p>

<p>The supporters of Biden at a watch party in Grand Rapids, MI appeared disappointed and were nervous seeing Biden speaking.</p>

<p>“I am worried I have to be honest. But Trump just makes you cringe," said one Biden campaign staffer, while speaking to The New York Post.</p>

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<p>Even Biden's voice appeared raspy and reportedly he had a cough for several weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump says aced two cognitive tests, won golf club championship&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump warded off the concern of the voters regarding him serving his second term at the age of 82 as he spoke about his cognitive achievements.</p>

<p>"I took two tests, cognitive tests, I aced them," Trump said, before attacking Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'd like to see him take one, just one, a really easy one, just go through the first five questions —&nbsp;he couldn't do it. I'm in very good health. I just won two club championships, not even senior, two regular club championships," said Trump.</p>

<p>"You have to be quite smart," Trump explained, as he drew Biden into discussing the president's golf handicap.</p>

<p>The debate's final moment didn't appear&nbsp;triumphant for the Biden supporters in Wealthy Theater, Michigan.</p>

<p>After the last remark came to an end, no applause broke out for Biden as one would typically expect.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Biden and Trump square off in a crucial high-stakes debate</strong></p>

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<p>“It’s so quiet,” said one guest, while laughing. “Is it over,” quizzed another.</p>

<p>The 2024 presidential debate started with a cold wave between Biden and Trump as both did not shake hands.</p>

<p>Jill Biden then led Joe Biden off the stage after the debate ended.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Joe Biden's Vice President Kamala Harris accepted that her boss had a "slow start" in the crucial debate, but emphasised that the Democrat had a "strong finish".</p>

<p>"It was a slow start, that's obvious to everyone. I'm not going to debate that point," she said to CNN after Biden gave a stumbling performance.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden appeared to stumble again and commit another gaffe during a crucial face-off with former president Donald Trump in their first presidential debate of the 2024 election race.

United States President Joe Biden appeared to stumble again and commit another gaffe during a crucial face-off with former president Donald Trump in their first presidential debate of the 2024 election race. The supporters of Biden appeared visibly nervous as the US president suffered a brain freeze in the middle of the debate while Trump boasted about how he aced two cognitive tests and showed off his golfing skills. Hoarse-sounding Biden appeared to freeze as he lost his thoughts while answering a question related to Medicaid. "We beat Medicaid,” said Biden. Also Read: Biden Vs Trump in US presidential debate 2024: Top takeaways explained Quickly, Trump retorted back saying Biden “beat Medicaid all right he beat it to death". The supporters of Biden at a watch party in Grand Rapids, MI appeared disappointed and were nervous seeing Biden speaking. “I am worried I have to be honest. But Trump just makes you cringe," said one Biden campaign staffer, while speaking to The New York Post. Biden suffers multiple brain freezes. The drugs are already wearing off… We just barely got started. pic.twitter.com/aS7hWBVaeZ — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 28, 2024 × Even Biden's voice appeared raspy and reportedly he had a cough for several weeks. Trump says aced two cognitive tests, won golf club championship Meanwhile, Trump warded off the concern of the voters regarding him serving his second term at the age of 82 as he spoke about his cognitive achievements. "I took two tests, cognitive tests, I aced them," Trump said, before attacking Biden. "I'd like to see him take one, just one, a really easy one, just go through the first five questions — he couldn't do it. I'm in very good health. I just won two club championships, not even senior, two regular club championships," said Trump. "You have to be quite smart," Trump explained, as he drew Biden into discussing the president's golf handicap. The debate's final moment didn't appear triumphant for the Biden supporters in Wealthy Theater, Michigan. After the last remark came to an end, no applause broke out for Biden as one would typically expect. Watch: Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Biden and Trump square off in a crucial high-stakes debate “It’s so quiet,” said one guest, while laughing. “Is it over,” quizzed another. The 2024 presidential debate started with a cold wave between Biden and Trump as both did not shake hands. Jill Biden then led Joe Biden off the stage after the debate ended. Meanwhile, Joe Biden's Vice President Kamala Harris accepted that her boss had a "slow start" in the crucial debate, but emphasised that the Democrat had a "strong finish". "It was a slow start, that's obvious to everyone. I'm not going to debate that point," she said to CNN after Biden gave a stumbling performance. (With inputs from agencies)

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