US Election 2020: Donald Trump, Joe Biden appear for last presidential debate

The Democratic nominee and the&nbsp;former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;appeared at the&nbsp;final presidential debate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>&nbsp;2020 against&nbsp;the current US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>.

The debate, which was moderated by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-election-2020-who-is-kristen-welker-moderator-of-last-presidential-debate-337231">Kristen Welker</a>, covered wide ranging topics such as Coronavirus, Russian interference, Immigration policies, North Korea and much more.

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Towards the end of the debate, when the moderator told the two leaders “we're running out of time",&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;did something that only one recent US President has done in a Presidential debate: he hurriedly peaked at his wrist watch.

The act is being seen as a repeat of the&nbsp;1992 town hall debate between Bill Clinton, Ross Perot and George H.W. Bush when Bush senior glanced at his wrist watch while Clinton was answering a question posed by an audience member.
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Glancing at the wrist watch in a debate is not considered to be a good move as it often signifies that the person is bored of the discussion. Bush was highly criticised for this move bac in 1992 as it was seen as disrespect for the audience member's questions.

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Biden's move, however, has been seen as an act of confirmation for a statement made by Welker. Many believe Biden was simply reconfirming if the debate was in its last moments or not, like Welker claimed.

However, Trump supporters took over Twitter to mock&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;over this. Calling it 'nap time' and 'time to take his meds'. Some even claimed that&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;checked his watch more than once. However, that has not been proved.

The Democratic nominee and the former Vice President Joe Biden appeared at the final presidential debate of the US election 2020 against the current US President Donald Trump.

The Democratic nominee and the former Vice President Joe Biden appeared at the final presidential debate of the US election 2020 against the current US President Donald Trump. The debate, which was moderated by Kristen Welker, covered wide ranging topics such as Coronavirus, Russian interference, Immigration policies, North Korea and much more. Also read| US elections: Look at Russia, China and India, it's filthy, says Trump on carbon emissions Towards the end of the debate, when the moderator told the two leaders “we're running out of time", Joe Biden did something that only one recent US President has done in a Presidential debate: he hurriedly peaked at his wrist watch. The act is being seen as a repeat of the 1992 town hall debate between Bill Clinton, Ross Perot and George H.W. Bush when Bush senior glanced at his wrist watch while Clinton was answering a question posed by an audience member. Glancing at the wrist watch in a debate is not considered to be a good move as it often signifies that the person is bored of the discussion. Bush was highly criticised for this move bac in 1992 as it was seen as disrespect for the audience member's questions. Also read| 'I cannot guarantee': Donald Trump backtracks on COVID-19 vaccine; Joe Biden slams his approach Biden's move, however, has been seen as an act of confirmation for a statement made by Welker. Many believe Biden was simply reconfirming if the debate was in its last moments or not, like Welker claimed. However, Trump supporters took over Twitter to mock Biden over this. Calling it 'nap time' and 'time to take his meds'. Some even claimed that Biden checked his watch more than once. However, that has not been proved.

Another Bush? Joe Biden checks his wrist watch during US Election presidential debate

US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden squared off against each other in second presidential debate on Friday. This was their last one-on-one debate before November 3 polls.

<h2>Here are some of the&nbsp;quotes from the presidential debate</h2>

On coronavirus pandemic

Donald Trump: "We're fighting it and we're fighting it hard… We’re rounding the corner. It’s going away"

Joe Biden:&nbsp;"This is the same fellow told you this is going to end by Easter last time. This is the same fellow who told you that, don't worry, we're going to end this by the summer. We're about to go into a dark winter, a dark winter, and he has no clear plan."

Joe Biden: "(Trump) says, we're learning to live with it (coronavirus). People are learning to die with it,"

Donald Trump on Dr Fauci: "I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"I don't know if we're going to have a dark winter, and at all. We're opening up our country. We've learned and studied and understand the disease."

On Russia and Iran

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"You are getting a lot of money from Russia. You owe an explanation to the American people, you have to clean it up,

Joe Biden: "I haven't taken a single penny from any foreign country whatsoever"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"Joe got three and a half million dollars from Russia,"

Joe Biden: ""Russia does not want me to be elected,"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;&nbsp;"Nobody is tougher on Russia than me,"

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On Affordable healthcare

Donald Trump: "No matter how well you run (the Affordable Care Act), it's no good. What we'd like to do is terminate it. We have the individual mandate done. I don't know that it's going to work. If we don't win (in court) ... we'll have Obamacare but it will be better run."

Donald Trump: "Always protect people with pre-existing conditions"

Joe Biden: "We will make sure we reduce healthcare insurance premiums"

Joe BIden:&nbsp;"I am not against private insurance."

Joe Biden:&nbsp;"Healthcare is not a privilege, it's a right"

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On North Korea

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"When I met with Obama, he said our biggest problem is North Korea. He indicated that we will have a war with North Korea. We have a different kind of relationship with the guy and there is no war. He is not going to do that,"

DonaldTrump: "You know what? North Korea - we're not in a war. We have a good relationship."

Joe Biden: "We had a good relationship with Hitler before he in fact invaded Europe. Come on." 
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On racism

Joe Biden:&nbsp;"There is institutional racism in America"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"I am the least racist person in this room."

Donald Trump: "He called black community 'super predators'"

Joe Biden: "I did not say anything he is accusing me of"

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On immigration

Donald Trump: "Children are brought here by coyotes and lots of bad people, cartels..We let people in but they have to come in legally."

Joe Biden on children separated at the border: “It makes us a laughingstock and it violates every notion of who we are.” 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-joe-biden-calls-donald-trumps-immigration-policies-criminal-337306">On Climate change</a>

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"We have the best carbon emission numbers we've had in 35 years under this administration. Look&nbsp;how 'filthy'&nbsp;are Russia and China, look at India...the air is so filthy".

Donald Trump: "We have done an incredible job environmentally"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"(Wind energy) is very expensive, kills a lot of birds,"

Joe Biden: "Climate change global warming is&nbsp;existential threat to humanity. We have a moral obligation to deal with it"

Donald Trump:&nbsp;"I will not sacrifice tens and millions of jobs, thousands and thousands of companies because of the Paris accords,"

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US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden squared off against each other in second presidential debate on Friday. This was their last one-on-one debate before November 3 polls.

US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden squared off against each other in second presidential debate on Friday. This was their last one-on-one debate before November 3 polls. Here are some of the quotes from the presidential debate On coronavirus pandemic Donald Trump: "We're fighting it and we're fighting it hard… We’re rounding the corner. It’s going away" Joe Biden: "This is the same fellow told you this is going to end by Easter last time. This is the same fellow who told you that, don't worry, we're going to end this by the summer. We're about to go into a dark winter, a dark winter, and he has no clear plan." Joe Biden: "(Trump) says, we're learning to live with it (coronavirus). People are learning to die with it," Donald Trump on Dr Fauci: "I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK" Donald Trump: "I don't know if we're going to have a dark winter, and at all. We're opening up our country. We've learned and studied and understand the disease." On Russia and Iran Donald Trump: "You are getting a lot of money from Russia. You owe an explanation to the American people, you have to clean it up, Joe Biden: "I haven't taken a single penny from any foreign country whatsoever" Donald Trump: "Joe got three and a half million dollars from Russia," Joe Biden: ""Russia does not want me to be elected," Donald Trump: "Nobody is tougher on Russia than me," On Affordable healthcare Donald Trump: "No matter how well you run (the Affordable Care Act), it's no good. What we'd like to do is terminate it. We have the individual mandate done. I don't know that it's going to work. If we don't win (in court) ... we'll have Obamacare but it will be better run." Donald Trump: "Always protect people with pre-existing conditions" Joe Biden: "We will make sure we reduce healthcare insurance premiums" Joe BIden: "I am not against private insurance." Joe Biden: "Healthcare is not a privilege, it's a right" On North Korea Donald Trump: "When I met with Obama, he said our biggest problem is North Korea. He indicated that we will have a war with North Korea. We have a different kind of relationship with the guy and there is no war. He is not going to do that," DonaldTrump: "You know what? North Korea - we're not in a war. We have a good relationship." Joe Biden: "We had a good relationship with Hitler before he in fact invaded Europe. Come on." On racism Joe Biden: "There is institutional racism in America" Donald Trump: "I am the least racist person in this room." Donald Trump: "He called black community 'super predators'" Joe Biden: "I did not say anything he is accusing me of" On immigration Donald Trump: "Children are brought here by coyotes and lots of bad people, cartels..We let people in but they have to come in legally." Joe Biden on children separated at the border: “It makes us a laughingstock and it violates every notion of who we are.” Also Read | US election 2020: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's immigration policies 'criminal' On Climate change Donald Trump: "We have the best carbon emission numbers we've had in 35 years under this administration. Look how 'filthy' are Russia and China, look at India...the air is so filthy". Donald Trump: "We have done an incredible job environmentally" Donald Trump: "(Wind energy) is very expensive, kills a lot of birds," Joe Biden: "Climate change global warming is existential threat to humanity. We have a moral obligation to deal with it" Donald Trump: "I will not sacrifice tens and millions of jobs, thousands and thousands of companies because of the Paris accords,"

US Elections 2020: Quotes from Donald Trump and Joe Biden during the presidential debate

US President is known for his unique stance on various issues. Countless of his quotes have caused an outcry as well as have left people in splits. This happened again during the presidential debate between him and Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden. During the course of the debate, Trump said that wind energy "kills all the birds. Joe Biden gave a chuckle at this bizarre assertion.

Trump said his knew more about wind energy than Joe Biden

"It (wind energy) is very expensive, kills all the birds. It's very intermittent. It has got a lot of problems," said Trump.

He went on to say that the windmills were made in China and Germany and said that the fumes coming out during the manufacturing process "is more than anything we are talking about" with respect to carbon emissions.

"Find me a scientist who says that," Joe Biden said coolly.

Biden underlined that energy sector pertaining to wind and solar were the fastest growing fields that would create new jobs

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"He thinks wind causes cancer, windmills," said Biden in an incredulous tone.

Trump is known for his hawkish views on environmental matters. In past, he has even claimed that climate change and global warming was a "hoax".

He defended his decision to take the US out of Paris accords.

"The Paris accords, I took us out because we were going to have to spend trillions of dollars and we were treated very unfairly," said Trump.

Lashing out at previous administrations, Trump said that they did a great 'disservice' by being part of the treaty and alleged that previous governments were going to take away our businesses.

US President is known for his unique stance on various issues. Countless of his quotes have caused an outcry as well as have left people in splits. This happened again during the presidential debate between him and Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden.

US President is known for his unique stance on various issues. Countless of his quotes have caused an outcry as well as have left people in splits. This happened again during the presidential debate between him and Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden. During the course of the debate, Trump said that wind energy "kills all the birds. Joe Biden gave a chuckle at this bizarre assertion. Trump said his knew more about wind energy than Joe Biden "It (wind energy) is very expensive, kills all the birds. It's very intermittent. It has got a lot of problems," said Trump. He went on to say that the windmills were made in China and Germany and said that the fumes coming out during the manufacturing process "is more than anything we are talking about" with respect to carbon emissions. "Find me a scientist who says that," Joe Biden said coolly. Biden underlined that energy sector pertaining to wind and solar were the fastest growing fields that would create new jobs Also Read | 'I cannot guarantee': Donald Trump backtracks on COVID-19 vaccine; Joe Biden slams his approach "He thinks wind causes cancer, windmills," said Biden in an incredulous tone. Trump is known for his hawkish views on environmental matters. In past, he has even claimed that climate change and global warming was a "hoax". He defended his decision to take the US out of Paris accords. "The Paris accords, I took us out because we were going to have to spend trillions of dollars and we were treated very unfairly," said Trump. Lashing out at previous administrations, Trump said that they did a great 'disservice' by being part of the treaty and alleged that previous governments were going to take away our businesses.

US Elections 2020: Wind energy kills birds, says Donald Trump during presidential debate

Before the president’s last, best chance to change the trajectory of his reelection bid, his mandate Thursday evening was at once clear and complicated: Be less like Donald Trump.

It can be said that he tried, by his standard. He succeeded at various points in acting like the type of person he claims to disdain: a typical politician in a debate. He spoke with an inside voice while saluting his own pandemic response. He interrupted far less. He thanked the moderator for letting him chime in and did not sound sarcastic while doing so.

And it is far from certain that he helped himself enough anyway.

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Swiveling all night between heeding the advice of allies who have pleaded for uncharacteristic discipline and succumbing to impulses that can still consume him as he faces down an opponent he cannot process losing to, Trump stood before the electorate a candidate in conflict at his late campaign hour.

If Trump appeared to recognize that the debate represented his final mass audience less than two weeks before Election Day, he also showed the limits of even a more finely calibrated executive performance.

In an election that Joe Biden’s team has sought to frame as a referendum on the incumbent, particularly his handling of the coronavirus — an endeavor that Trump has often made quite straightforward for his rival — it was the president who entered Thursday night with more work to do, given the national and battleground state surveys showing him behind.

At times, his answers seemed tailored explicitly with this deficit in mind, targeted at groups with whom he must improve his standing, like seniors, whom he pledged at one point to “protect” four times in a matter of seconds.

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But in a moment of relentless national upheaval, manifesting in protest, public health crisis and immense financial turmoil, Trump also could not help but accentuate the most essential qualities of his tenure Thursday, reverting to fits of magical-thinking-aloud and grievance-stuffed nonrestraint.

He set off on an extended meditation — most likely to resonate with only dedicated consumers of right-wing media — on whether Biden’s nickname was “the big man” as it related to his son’s business dealings. He dwelled on “the emails, the emails, the horrible emails” with conspiratorial repetition.

He invoked Abraham Lincoln to praise his own contributions to Black Americans.

He specked his virus defense with an aside that “we can’t lock ourselves up in a basement like Joe does,” before nodding at purportedly shadowy sources of Biden family wealth. (“He’s obviously made a lot of money someplace,” he said.)

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The president’s opponents like to say there is only one Trump, and his advisers like to describe a different one: compassionate in private, they insist; altruistic in nature; brawling only when the task dictates as much.

Too often — and despite his best efforts Thursday — this latter case has tended to collapse in a hail of misstatement and self-congratulation.

He can resemble a chef with one dish, a golfer with one club in his bag — regardless of what the next stroke might require — and a propensity to blame his caddie for the attendant result.

If voters reject him next month, this will be the chief reason: The 2020 campaign is different, and Trump is not.

He still focused extensively Thursday on often unsubstantiated allegations against his opponent’s son, defying some Republican allies who have counseled that the attacks connect little beyond the conservative echo chamber where Trump is already beloved.

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He still made virtually no attempt to outline a comprehensive second-term agenda that might appeal to any remaining political fence-sitters — to the extent that there are many left, in an election where many millions have already voted and most others are largely set in their views, according to polling.

Of course, political pliability was probably never going to be a prominent feature in a contest between two proud men in their 70s. Biden likewise demonstrated Thursday that he is very much the candidate that voters have come to know, for good or ill, across the decades: a creature of a bygone Washington, prone to throwback references, never entirely smooth.

He spoke of “Bidencare” and made a curious allusion to Hitler. He strained to supply a compelling rebuttal to Trump’s charge that he has been around Washington for almost a half-century to little effect.

Biden was often at his strongest pressing Trump on his stewardship during the pandemic, suggesting the president did not have the capacity to evolve in the job.

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“He says we’re learning to live with it,” Biden said of the virus. “People are learning to die with it.”

In an exchange about immigration, Biden highlighted the 545 children who were separated from their parents at the border, and whose parents cannot be located. “It makes us a laughingstock, and violates every notion of who we are as a nation,” Biden said.

Trump’s retort was to claim the children are “well taken care of,” and then to focus on the cages that have been used to hold them. “Who built the cages, Joe?”

A businessman who has long specialized in setting Houdini-like traps for himself and then trying to escape, Trump appeared mindful that this is almost certainly the last time he will ever be on a debate stage. In 2016, he managed to stay relatively disciplined for the final 10 days of the race, something his advisers have lamented since the disastrous last debate.

And if he was not his most unruly self Thursday, he also remains a man who believes firmly that a refusal to modulate is part of what delivered him to his position in the first place — reason enough, supporters say, to be reminded that this race is not yet over.

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Through essentially his entire professional life, the president has delighted in making others adjust to his tics and whims, secure in the knowledge that if history was instructive, everything would more or less work out for him anyway.

He created the impression of business success by insisting, as loudly and frequently as possible, that he was successful at business. He flattened campaign precedent with gleeful name-calling and race-baiting and was rewarded with the presidency. He faced impeachment after encouraging a foreign government to investigate a rival and was, in his estimation, thoroughly vindicated when Senate Republicans declined to expel him from office.

Even the debate rules Thursday were an exercise in adapting to Trump and not the other way around: The candidates were muted for their counterpart’s opening answers to each topic, given Trump’s fire hose of interruptions the last time.

Such guard rails were only ever going to curb him so much. Trump had made clear that he was going to spend a portion of the night hammering Biden over his son’s business ventures, the subject of fevered attention (and more than occasional misinformation and misleading innuendo) on the president’s favored media outlets in recent days.

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The strategy presented perils for both candidates. Biden has been known to grow flustered when challenged on matters of family, lashing out not only at opponents but also at members of the news media who question whether his son Hunter leveraged the Biden name for personal gain.

But there is little evidence that the approach has much helped Trump with the voters he needs: seniors, suburban women, those disinclined to share the president’s interest in the Fox News prime-time lineup.

Biden is also often at his most sympathetic when discussing his personal history, rife with tragedies like the car crash that killed his first wife and baby daughter in 1972 and the death of his son Beau from brain cancer in 2015.

Discussing Hunter, who has struggled with addiction, the former vice president has often appended a pointed descriptor: “my surviving son.”

Trump was undeterred, as ever.

For days leading up to the debate, he bypassed formal preparation but heard from a core group of advisers conveying a singular message with varying degrees of urgency: Control your temper. Do not talk over Biden. Do not come off as angry. They discussed with him issues they believe voters would want to hear about, including the economy and the competitive threat of China, in keeping with persistent Trump campaign insinuations that any foreign contacts by anyone should be examined.

But inevitably, Trump is liable to return to the subject that most grabs him: himself, and how unfairly he feels he is being treated.

The first debate appeared to hurt his cause not simply because Trump could not resist talking over Biden. It was, more precisely, a very public window into the version of Trump that led former White House counsel Donald McGahn to call him “King Kong” — the version that aides have long argued is a figment of the news media’s hyperbolic imagination.

That initial debate spectacle underscored what some people who have known Trump for years have said privately: that his volatility and anger do not wear well on people.

In this second night of what was supposed to be a three-debate run — the president’s own coronavirus case and refusal to debate virtually doomed another — Trump was less openly hostile.

But he still made the case that five years into his career in political debates, he is a different kind of leader, hoping to run as an outsider even after four years in office.

“It’s all-talk-no-action with these politicians,” he said in one exchange.

“I’m not a typical politician,” he said in another.

He was just trying to play one on television, in moderation, for at least one night.

Before the president’s last, best chance to change the trajectory of his reelection bid, his mandate Thursday evening was at once clear and complicated: Be less like Donald Trump.

Before the president’s last, best chance to change the trajectory of his reelection bid, his mandate Thursday evening was at once clear and complicated: Be less like Donald Trump. It can be said that he tried, by his standard. He succeeded at various points in acting like the type of person he claims to disdain: a typical politician in a debate. He spoke with an inside voice while saluting his own pandemic response. He interrupted far less. He thanked the moderator for letting him chime in and did not sound sarcastic while doing so. And it is far from certain that he helped himself enough anyway. Have a look| US Election 2020: Donald Trump, Joe Biden appear for last presidential debate Swiveling all night between heeding the advice of allies who have pleaded for uncharacteristic discipline and succumbing to impulses that can still consume him as he faces down an opponent he cannot process losing to, Trump stood before the electorate a candidate in conflict at his late campaign hour. If Trump appeared to recognize that the debate represented his final mass audience less than two weeks before Election Day, he also showed the limits of even a more finely calibrated executive performance. In an election that Joe Biden’s team has sought to frame as a referendum on the incumbent, particularly his handling of the coronavirus — an endeavor that Trump has often made quite straightforward for his rival — it was the president who entered Thursday night with more work to do, given the national and battleground state surveys showing him behind. At times, his answers seemed tailored explicitly with this deficit in mind, targeted at groups with whom he must improve his standing, like seniors, whom he pledged at one point to “protect” four times in a matter of seconds. Also read| US election 2020: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's immigration policies 'criminal' But in a moment of relentless national upheaval, manifesting in protest, public health crisis and immense financial turmoil, Trump also could not help but accentuate the most essential qualities of his tenure Thursday, reverting to fits of magical-thinking-aloud and grievance-stuffed nonrestraint. He set off on an extended meditation — most likely to resonate with only dedicated consumers of right-wing media — on whether Biden’s nickname was “the big man” as it related to his son’s business dealings. He dwelled on “the emails, the emails, the horrible emails” with conspiratorial repetition. He invoked Abraham Lincoln to praise his own contributions to Black Americans. He specked his virus defense with an aside that “we can’t lock ourselves up in a basement like Joe does,” before nodding at purportedly shadowy sources of Biden family wealth. (“He’s obviously made a lot of money someplace,” he said.) Also read| Other countries 'will pay a price': Joe Biden and Donald Trump talk about Russian interference The president’s opponents like to say there is only one Trump, and his advisers like to describe a different one: compassionate in private, they insist; altruistic in nature; brawling only when the task dictates as much. Too often — and despite his best efforts Thursday — this latter case has tended to collapse in a hail of misstatement and self-congratulation. He can resemble a chef with one dish, a golfer with one club in his bag — regardless of what the next stroke might require — and a propensity to blame his caddie for the attendant result. If voters reject him next month, this will be the chief reason: The 2020 campaign is different, and Trump is not. He still focused extensively Thursday on often unsubstantiated allegations against his opponent’s son, defying some Republican allies who have counseled that the attacks connect little beyond the conservative echo chamber where Trump is already beloved. Also read| US election 2020: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's immigration policies 'criminal' He still made virtually no attempt to outline a comprehensive second-term agenda that might appeal to any remaining political fence-sitters — to the extent that there are many left, in an election where many millions have already voted and most others are largely set in their views, according to polling. Of course, political pliability was probably never going to be a prominent feature in a contest between two proud men in their 70s. Biden likewise demonstrated Thursday that he is very much the candidate that voters have come to know, for good or ill, across the decades: a creature of a bygone Washington, prone to throwback references, never entirely smooth. He spoke of “Bidencare” and made a curious allusion to Hitler. He strained to supply a compelling rebuttal to Trump’s charge that he has been around Washington for almost a half-century to little effect. Biden was often at his strongest pressing Trump on his stewardship during the pandemic, suggesting the president did not have the capacity to evolve in the job. Also read| US Elections 2020: I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK, says Trump on Fauci “He says we’re learning to live with it,” Biden said of the virus. “People are learning to die with it.” In an exchange about immigration, Biden highlighted the 545 children who were separated from their parents at the border, and whose parents cannot be located. “It makes us a laughingstock, and violates every notion of who we are as a nation,” Biden said. Trump’s retort was to claim the children are “well taken care of,” and then to focus on the cages that have been used to hold them. “Who built the cages, Joe?” A businessman who has long specialized in setting Houdini-like traps for himself and then trying to escape, Trump appeared mindful that this is almost certainly the last time he will ever be on a debate stage. In 2016, he managed to stay relatively disciplined for the final 10 days of the race, something his advisers have lamented since the disastrous last debate. And if he was not his most unruly self Thursday, he also remains a man who believes firmly that a refusal to modulate is part of what delivered him to his position in the first place — reason enough, supporters say, to be reminded that this race is not yet over. Also read| 'I cannot guarantee': Donald Trump backtracks on COVID-19 vaccine; Joe Biden slams his approach Through essentially his entire professional life, the president has delighted in making others adjust to his tics and whims, secure in the knowledge that if history was instructive, everything would more or less work out for him anyway. He created the impression of business success by insisting, as loudly and frequently as possible, that he was successful at business. He flattened campaign precedent with gleeful name-calling and race-baiting and was rewarded with the presidency. He faced impeachment after encouraging a foreign government to investigate a rival and was, in his estimation, thoroughly vindicated when Senate Republicans declined to expel him from office. Even the debate rules Thursday were an exercise in adapting to Trump and not the other way around: The candidates were muted for their counterpart’s opening answers to each topic, given Trump’s fire hose of interruptions the last time. Such guard rails were only ever going to curb him so much. Trump had made clear that he was going to spend a portion of the night hammering Biden over his son’s business ventures, the subject of fevered attention (and more than occasional misinformation and misleading innuendo) on the president’s favored media outlets in recent days. Also read| US Elections 2020: Quotes from Donald Trump and Joe Biden during the presidential debate The strategy presented perils for both candidates. Biden has been known to grow flustered when challenged on matters of family, lashing out not only at opponents but also at members of the news media who question whether his son Hunter leveraged the Biden name for personal gain. But there is little evidence that the approach has much helped Trump with the voters he needs: seniors, suburban women, those disinclined to share the president’s interest in the Fox News prime-time lineup. Biden is also often at his most sympathetic when discussing his personal history, rife with tragedies like the car crash that killed his first wife and baby daughter in 1972 and the death of his son Beau from brain cancer in 2015. Discussing Hunter, who has struggled with addiction, the former vice president has often appended a pointed descriptor: “my surviving son.” Trump was undeterred, as ever. For days leading up to the debate, he bypassed formal preparation but heard from a core group of advisers conveying a singular message with varying degrees of urgency: Control your temper. Do not talk over Biden. Do not come off as angry. They discussed with him issues they believe voters would want to hear about, including the economy and the competitive threat of China, in keeping with persistent Trump campaign insinuations that any foreign contacts by anyone should be examined. But inevitably, Trump is liable to return to the subject that most grabs him: himself, and how unfairly he feels he is being treated. The first debate appeared to hurt his cause not simply because Trump could not resist talking over Biden. It was, more precisely, a very public window into the version of Trump that led former White House counsel Donald McGahn to call him “King Kong” — the version that aides have long argued is a figment of the news media’s hyperbolic imagination. That initial debate spectacle underscored what some people who have known Trump for years have said privately: that his volatility and anger do not wear well on people. In this second night of what was supposed to be a three-debate run — the president’s own coronavirus case and refusal to debate virtually doomed another — Trump was less openly hostile. But he still made the case that five years into his career in political debates, he is a different kind of leader, hoping to run as an outsider even after four years in office. “It’s all-talk-no-action with these politicians,” he said in one exchange. “I’m not a typical politician,” he said in another. He was just trying to play one on television, in moderation, for at least one night.

A mandate to be less like himself? It can be said that Trump tried

Since getting tested for the novel coronavirus, Melania Trump has maintained a low profile and had cancelled all her public appearances. However, she made her first appearance since recovery on Wednesday during the final presidential debate.

Melania Trump was spotted supporting her husband and the&nbsp;current US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;as he debated his&nbsp;Democratic rival and former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;few days before the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>.

The First Lady had stayed back in the White House after her diagnose, while the President had shifted to the army hospital. Her condition, reports claim, had been more stable than the President's — a reason for which&nbsp;could be her younger age, the President had joked in an address.

The debate hall also saw the presence of Donald Trump's children&nbsp;Ivanka, Tiffany and Eric who were, in a rare moment, spotted wearing face masks this time at&nbsp;the debate hall in the Belmont University in Nashville.
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Jill Biden, Joe Biden's wife, was also spotted in the room who came out to support her husband. Jill, too, was wearing a face mask, like last time.&nbsp;
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Many believe that the only reason the Trump family was wearing masks this time, unlike last time, was because the&nbsp;Belmont University had made it mandatory for all attendees to cover their mouths and noses. Anyone who was found without a mask would have been asked to leave the room, as per local media.

However, the Trump children, who had opted for surgical masks, were seen removing their masks as soon as they were seated in the hall. Melania Trump, who matched her mask with her black dress, also left her mask on her seat when she rose to join her husband on the stage after the debate ended. She did, however, take her mask along later. Jill Biden, however, flaunted her mask all through the debate, and also on the stage while she hugged and congratulated her husband for the last presidential debate.

Since getting tested for the novel coronavirus, Melania Trump has maintained a low profile and had cancelled all her public appearances. However, she made her first appearance since recovery on Wednesday during the final presidential debate.

Since getting tested for the novel coronavirus, Melania Trump has maintained a low profile and had cancelled all her public appearances. However, she made her first appearance since recovery on Wednesday during the final presidential debate. Melania Trump was spotted supporting her husband and the current US President Donald Trump as he debated his Democratic rival and former Vice President Joe Biden few days before the US elections. The First Lady had stayed back in the White House after her diagnose, while the President had shifted to the army hospital. Her condition, reports claim, had been more stable than the President's — a reason for which could be her younger age, the President had joked in an address. The debate hall also saw the presence of Donald Trump's children Ivanka, Tiffany and Eric who were, in a rare moment, spotted wearing face masks this time at the debate hall in the Belmont University in Nashville. Jill Biden, Joe Biden's wife, was also spotted in the room who came out to support her husband. Jill, too, was wearing a face mask, like last time. Many believe that the only reason the Trump family was wearing masks this time, unlike last time, was because the Belmont University had made it mandatory for all attendees to cover their mouths and noses. Anyone who was found without a mask would have been asked to leave the room, as per local media. However, the Trump children, who had opted for surgical masks, were seen removing their masks as soon as they were seated in the hall. Melania Trump, who matched her mask with her black dress, also left her mask on her seat when she rose to join her husband on the stage after the debate ended. She did, however, take her mask along later. Jill Biden, however, flaunted her mask all through the debate, and also on the stage while she hugged and congratulated her husband for the last presidential debate.

US Election 2020: Melania Trump makes first public appearance since COVID-19 recovery

During the final presidential debate of the US election 2020, President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and his Democratic rival and former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;talked about the novel coronavirus which has affected more than 7 million Americans.

Trump, for the first one, said he does not guarantee that the coronavirus vaccine will be available "soon".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-i-think-hes-a-democrat-but-thats-ok-says-trump-on-fauci-337286">Also read|&nbsp;US Elections 2020: I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK, says Trump on Fauci</a>

Talking about how the coronavirus has taken more than 100,000 lives in the country, Trump said he has seen the effects of the said vaccine on himself and he is happy about it.

At first, Trump said his administration will be available within a few weeks. However, when the moderator asked if he can guarantee it, Trump backtracked and said he cannot guarantee but he hopes it will be available within a few weeks.

When asked if his timeline is realistic as the medical experts have stated that the medicine will be available only till 2021 later, and people need to use masks till then to stay safe,&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;slammed his experts saying he has the support of army and he understands the power of it more than his medical experts.

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Biden,&nbsp;however, said that President who has been responsible for so many deaths&nbsp;'should not remain as president'.

Trump's&nbsp;plan to fight coronavirus is mainly to wait for the vaccine, which he hopes will be available within few and the military can help in distribution.&nbsp;Biden,&nbsp;however, says he will urge people to wear masks and stay indoors as long as possible. He also guaranteed that he will not be shutting down the economy, but will come up with a thorough plan of reopening schools and business rather than rushing to reopen the institutions.

During the final presidential debate of the US election 2020, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival and former Vice President Joe Biden talked about the novel coronavirus which has affected more than 7 million Americans.

During the final presidential debate of the US election 2020, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival and former Vice President Joe Biden talked about the novel coronavirus which has affected more than 7 million Americans. Trump, for the first one, said he does not guarantee that the coronavirus vaccine will be available "soon". Also read| US Elections 2020: I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK, says Trump on Fauci Talking about how the coronavirus has taken more than 100,000 lives in the country, Trump said he has seen the effects of the said vaccine on himself and he is happy about it. At first, Trump said his administration will be available within a few weeks. However, when the moderator asked if he can guarantee it, Trump backtracked and said he cannot guarantee but he hopes it will be available within a few weeks. When asked if his timeline is realistic as the medical experts have stated that the medicine will be available only till 2021 later, and people need to use masks till then to stay safe, Trump slammed his experts saying he has the support of army and he understands the power of it more than his medical experts. Also read| US Presidential Debate: India is 'filthy', says Trump Biden, however, said that President who has been responsible for so many deaths 'should not remain as president'. Trump's plan to fight coronavirus is mainly to wait for the vaccine, which he hopes will be available within few and the military can help in distribution. Biden, however, says he will urge people to wear masks and stay indoors as long as possible. He also guaranteed that he will not be shutting down the economy, but will come up with a thorough plan of reopening schools and business rather than rushing to reopen the institutions.

'I cannot guarantee': Donald Trump backtracks on COVID-19 vaccine; Joe Biden slams his approach

A few hours ago, the FBI confirmed that according to their intel, Russia and Iran were trying to interfere in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a> 2020 process.

Talking about the same, the&nbsp;former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;said that if any other country interferes in the US election or the administration work, other countries "will pay a price" if he is elected as the President of the United States.

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"I made it clear that any country, no matter who it is if it interferes with American elections will pay a price. They will pay a price," Biden said.

However,&nbsp;the current US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;slammed&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;by talking about the controversy surrounding&nbsp;Biden's&nbsp;son Hunter Biden and alleging that&nbsp;Biden took money from Russia.

"You are getting a lot of money from Russia. You owe an explanation to the American people, you have to clean it up," Trump said to Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-i-think-hes-a-democrat-but-thats-ok-says-trump-on-fauci-337286">Also read|&nbsp;US Elections 2020: I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK, says Trump on Fauci</a>

The former VP, however, denied these allegations stating, "I haven't taken a single penny from any foreign country." Howeveer,&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;stood still on his point and even assured the public that "Joe got three and a half million dollars from Russia."

Biden, however, says Russia does not want him elected, while&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;says "nobody is tougher on Russia than me."

A few hours ago, the FBI confirmed that according to their intel, Russia and Iran were trying to interfere in the US election 2020 process. Talking about the same, the former Vice President Joe Biden said that if any other country interferes in the US election or the administration work, other countries "will pay a price" if he is elected as the President of the United States.

A few hours ago, the FBI confirmed that according to their intel, Russia and Iran were trying to interfere in the US election 2020 process. Talking about the same, the former Vice President Joe Biden said that if any other country interferes in the US election or the administration work, other countries "will pay a price" if he is elected as the President of the United States. Also read| US election 2020: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's immigration policies 'criminal' "I made it clear that any country, no matter who it is if it interferes with American elections will pay a price. They will pay a price," Biden said. However, the current US President Donald Trump slammed Biden by talking about the controversy surrounding Biden's son Hunter Biden and alleging that Biden took money from Russia. "You are getting a lot of money from Russia. You owe an explanation to the American people, you have to clean it up," Trump said to Biden. Also read| US Elections 2020: I think he's a Democrat, but that's OK, says Trump on Fauci The former VP, however, denied these allegations stating, "I haven't taken a single penny from any foreign country." Howeveer, Trump stood still on his point and even assured the public that "Joe got three and a half million dollars from Russia." Biden, however, says Russia does not want him elected, while Trump says "nobody is tougher on Russia than me."

Other countries 'will pay a price': Joe Biden and Donald Trump talk about Russian interference

During the final presidential debate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>&nbsp;2020,&nbsp;the current US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;was asked about his new and revised immigration policies which have separated children from their immigrant parents.

The Democratic nominee and the&nbsp;former Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;slammed the&nbsp;Trump administration's "criminal" family separations on US border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/parents-of-545-children-separated-at-the-border-cannot-be-found-337209">Also read:&nbsp;Parents of 545 children separated at the border cannot be found</a>

When asked about these policies and the children who have been separated, Trump said,&nbsp;"Yes, we are going to unite them."

However, Biden was not convinced with the answer and calling these policies "criminal", Biden slammed Trump administration's actions and said,&nbsp;"People were ripped from their arms and separated and those children have nowhere to go and it's criminal."

When the moderator asked "Do you understand why black parent's give their children 'the talk?",&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;stressed about how "Nobody's done more for black Americans than Donald Trump."

"We now have as strong of a border as we've ever had," Trump boasted, with&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;still in disagreement about the tough and inhumane immigration policies.&nbsp;

During the final presidential debate of the US election 2020, the current US President Donald Trump was asked about his new and revised immigration policies which have separated children from their immigrant parents.

During the final presidential debate of the US election 2020, the current US President Donald Trump was asked about his new and revised immigration policies which have separated children from their immigrant parents. The Democratic nominee and the former Vice President Joe Biden slammed the Trump administration's "criminal" family separations on US border. Also read: Parents of 545 children separated at the border cannot be found When asked about these policies and the children who have been separated, Trump said, "Yes, we are going to unite them." However, Biden was not convinced with the answer and calling these policies "criminal", Biden slammed Trump administration's actions and said, "People were ripped from their arms and separated and those children have nowhere to go and it's criminal." When the moderator asked "Do you understand why black parent's give their children 'the talk?", Trump stressed about how "Nobody's done more for black Americans than Donald Trump." "We now have as strong of a border as we've ever had," Trump boasted, with Biden still in disagreement about the tough and inhumane immigration policies.

US election 2020: Joe Biden calls Donald Trump's immigration policies 'criminal'

The big guns are out! We are less than two weeks ahead of US Presidential Elections 2020 and the race is heating up. Big political stars from both sides are coming out. On Wednesday it was the time for Democratic Party to finally bring their ace general to the field. Former US President Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump as he took to stage for his former colleague and now Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden.

"This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.”

Obama was speaking at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia.

Barack Obama and Donald Trump are not just two political figures at the opposite ends of US political spectrum. They have not been observed to&nbsp;share good vibes when&nbsp;they were&nbsp;around each other. It has even been evident in their body language. The photograph of the frosty handshake between the two when Trump called on President Obama after getting elected has been stuff of legends.

"With Joe and Kamala at the helm, you’re not going to have to think about the crazy things they said every day," Obama said at Philadelphia rally.&nbsp;

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"And that’s worth a lot. You’re not going to have to argue about them every day. It just won’t be so exhausting,” he added.

Obama, who governed for two terms and remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, blasted Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, noting that the president himself had fallen victim to the virus.

"Donald Trump isn't suddenly going to protect all of us," he said. "He can't even take the basic steps to protect himself."

"This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.”

Obama's appearance filled a gap left by Biden, who has stayed at home in Delaware since Monday for meetings and preparation ahead of his Thursday debate with Trump in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The drive-in rally was held in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park, the baseball stadium in Philadelphia, the city's skyline visible in the distance. With nearly 280 vehicles spread throughout the lot, it was the largest event of its kind that the Biden campaign has staged during the pandemic.

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With a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Biden with just a 4-percentage-point edge in Pennsylvania, Obama warned Democrats against complacency.

"We've got to turn out like never before," he said. "We cannot leave any doubt in this election."

Americans are voting early at a record pace this year, with more than 42 million ballots cast both via mail and in person ahead of Nov. 3 Election Day on concerns about the coronavirus and to make sure their votes are counted.

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The early vote so far represents about 30% of the total ballots cast in 2016, according to the University of Florida's U.S. Elections Project.

Four years ago, Obama participated in a rally in Philadelphia with then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the day before the election, only to see Trump narrowly take the state. The Biden campaign considers winning there a top priority.

In remarks at an evening rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump briefly mentioned Obama, noting that he had supported Clinton in her losing effort. "It was nobody who campaigned harder for Crooked Hillary than Obama, right?"

North Carolina is another battleground state where opinion polls show a tight race. Harris was also in the state on Wednesday to mobilize voters in Asheville and Charlotte.

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Obama won North Carolina in 2008, but lost it in his 2012 campaign. Trump won it in 2016.

Trump argued that coronavirus-related restrictions were harming the state's economy and complained that Democrats and the news media were overly pre-occupied with the pandemic.

"All you hear is covid, covid," the president said. "That's all they put on because they want to scare the hell out of everyone."

Top&nbsp;ally

Even though Wednesday marked Obama's 2020 campaign debut, his support has been essential for Biden. He has appeared at joint fundraisers with Biden and Harris, and his network of well-connected former aides has been instrumental in helping the campaign outpace Trump in bringing in donations.

Biden's team said Obama would campaign in Miami on Saturday for the Democratic ticket.

The last days of campaigning are taking place during a surge in cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations in battleground states, including North Carolina and Pennsylvania but also Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan.

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Pennsylvania has averaged 1,500 new cases a day over the past week, a level it has not seen since April, according to a Reuters analysis. North Carolina is averaging 2,000 new cases a day over the past week, its highest level yet. The virus has killed more than 221,000 people in the United States.

Polling shows a majority of voters are disappointed in the way Trump has handled the pandemic, which he has repeatedly said would disappear on its own.

Biden and Trump are scheduled to meet in their second and final debate on Thursday night, giving the Republican an opportunity to change the trajectory of a race that Biden is leading in national opinion polls.

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The big guns are out! We are less than two weeks ahead of US Presidential Elections 2020 and the race is heating up. Big political stars from both sides are coming out.

The big guns are out! We are less than two weeks ahead of US Presidential Elections 2020 and the race is heating up. Big political stars from both sides are coming out. On Wednesday it was the time for Democratic Party to finally bring their ace general to the field. Former US President Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump as he took to stage for his former colleague and now Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden. "This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.” Obama was speaking at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia. Barack Obama and Donald Trump are not just two political figures at the opposite ends of US political spectrum. They have not been observed to share good vibes when they were around each other. It has even been evident in their body language. The photograph of the frosty handshake between the two when Trump called on President Obama after getting elected has been stuff of legends. "With Joe and Kamala at the helm, you’re not going to have to think about the crazy things they said every day," Obama said at Philadelphia rally. "And that’s worth a lot. You’re not going to have to argue about them every day. It just won’t be so exhausting,” he added. Obama, who governed for two terms and remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, blasted Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, noting that the president himself had fallen victim to the virus. "Donald Trump isn't suddenly going to protect all of us," he said. "He can't even take the basic steps to protect himself." "This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.” Obama's appearance filled a gap left by Biden, who has stayed at home in Delaware since Monday for meetings and preparation ahead of his Thursday debate with Trump in Nashville, Tennessee. The drive-in rally was held in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park, the baseball stadium in Philadelphia, the city's skyline visible in the distance. With nearly 280 vehicles spread throughout the lot, it was the largest event of its kind that the Biden campaign has staged during the pandemic. Edge With a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Biden with just a 4-percentage-point edge in Pennsylvania, Obama warned Democrats against complacency. "We've got to turn out like never before," he said. "We cannot leave any doubt in this election." Americans are voting early at a record pace this year, with more than 42 million ballots cast both via mail and in person ahead of Nov. 3 Election Day on concerns about the coronavirus and to make sure their votes are counted. The early vote so far represents about 30% of the total ballots cast in 2016, according to the University of Florida's U.S. Elections Project. Four years ago, Obama participated in a rally in Philadelphia with then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the day before the election, only to see Trump narrowly take the state. The Biden campaign considers winning there a top priority. In remarks at an evening rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump briefly mentioned Obama, noting that he had supported Clinton in her losing effort. "It was nobody who campaigned harder for Crooked Hillary than Obama, right?" North Carolina is another battleground state where opinion polls show a tight race. Harris was also in the state on Wednesday to mobilize voters in Asheville and Charlotte. US election 2020: Can Barack Obama be elected as Joe Biden's Vice President? Obama won North Carolina in 2008, but lost it in his 2012 campaign. Trump won it in 2016. Trump argued that coronavirus-related restrictions were harming the state's economy and complained that Democrats and the news media were overly pre-occupied with the pandemic. "All you hear is covid, covid," the president said. "That's all they put on because they want to scare the hell out of everyone." Top ally Even though Wednesday marked Obama's 2020 campaign debut, his support has been essential for Biden. He has appeared at joint fundraisers with Biden and Harris, and his network of well-connected former aides has been instrumental in helping the campaign outpace Trump in bringing in donations. Biden's team said Obama would campaign in Miami on Saturday for the Democratic ticket. The last days of campaigning are taking place during a surge in cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations in battleground states, including North Carolina and Pennsylvania but also Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. × Pennsylvania has averaged 1,500 new cases a day over the past week, a level it has not seen since April, according to a Reuters analysis. North Carolina is averaging 2,000 new cases a day over the past week, its highest level yet. The virus has killed more than 221,000 people in the United States. Polling shows a majority of voters are disappointed in the way Trump has handled the pandemic, which he has repeatedly said would disappear on its own. Biden and Trump are scheduled to meet in their second and final debate on Thursday night, giving the Republican an opportunity to change the trajectory of a race that Biden is leading in national opinion polls. (With Reuters input)

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In 2006, he shocked the world with his scathing cultural satire of the United States in “Borat.” Now British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a mockumentary sequel that is garnering mixed reviews two weeks ahead of the U.S. elections.

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” available on Amazon Prime from Friday, sees Baron Cohen back in character as racist, sexist Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev who once again travels to America. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sacha-baron-cohen-starrer-borat-sequel-teaser-lands-just-in-time-for-us-election-331375">Watch film teaser here.</a>

This time, the plot revolves around his attempts to marry off his 15 year-old daughter to Vice President Mike Pence or, failing that, Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York now best known as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.

Few of the film’s pranks were revealed ahead of the release, but reviewers said they include Cohen gate-crashing a political conference dressed as Trump, a coronavirus quarantine stay with supporters of QAnon conspiracy theories, and visits to an abortion clinic and a debutante ball.

“My aim here was not to expose racism and anti-Semitism,” Cohen told the New York Times last weekend in his only major print interview around the film. “The aim is to make people laugh, but we reveal the dangerous slide to authoritarianism.”

Cohen said he wanted the movie released before the Nov. 3 election because “we wanted it to be a reminder to women of who they’re voting for — or who they’re not voting for.”

While most of the reviews were positive, some found the movie tasteless.

“This joke isn’t funny anymore,” the Hollywood Reporter said, adding that “the Trump years make him (Borat) painfully redundant.”

In 2006, he shocked the world with his scathing cultural satire of the United States in “Borat.” Now British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a mockumentary sequel that is garnering mixed reviews two weeks ahead of the U.

In 2006, he shocked the world with his scathing cultural satire of the United States in “Borat.” Now British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a mockumentary sequel that is garnering mixed reviews two weeks ahead of the U.S. elections. “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” available on Amazon Prime from Friday, sees Baron Cohen back in character as racist, sexist Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev who once again travels to America. Watch film teaser here. This time, the plot revolves around his attempts to marry off his 15 year-old daughter to Vice President Mike Pence or, failing that, Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York now best known as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Few of the film’s pranks were revealed ahead of the release, but reviewers said they include Cohen gate-crashing a political conference dressed as Trump, a coronavirus quarantine stay with supporters of QAnon conspiracy theories, and visits to an abortion clinic and a debutante ball. “My aim here was not to expose racism and anti-Semitism,” Cohen told the New York Times last weekend in his only major print interview around the film. “The aim is to make people laugh, but we reveal the dangerous slide to authoritarianism.” Cohen said he wanted the movie released before the Nov. 3 election because “we wanted it to be a reminder to women of who they’re voting for — or who they’re not voting for.” While most of the reviews were positive, some found the movie tasteless. “This joke isn’t funny anymore,” the Hollywood Reporter said, adding that “the Trump years make him (Borat) painfully redundant.”

Borat bounces back just ahead of US elections

US election 2020: Preparations get finalised for final presidential debate

The final presidential debate between US President Donald Trump & his democratic rival Joe Biden is all set to take place today.

US Election 2020: Trump, Biden to meet for final face-off today

Former US President Barack Obama return to the campaign trail launching a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less than 2 weeks to before election day.

US Election 2020: Obama holds first full-fledged rally event for Biden

United States' Director of National intelligence, John Ratcliffe has said that Russia & Iran have both taken actions to trying to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.

US intel agencies: Iran & Russia have tried to interfere in 2020 election

Former US President Barack Obama has slammed Donald Trump saying- democracy can not work if leaders lie everyday, this is not a reality show this is reality, speaking at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia.

US Election 2020: Obama spoke at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia

Octopuses Predictions &nbsp;- Everybody loves predictions.&nbsp;The fact that there ARE&nbsp;predictions in itself proves that an outcome about something is eagerly anticipated. It shows that we are curious to know what'll happen, and the event in itself has a far-reaching effect.

We've had humans like Nostradamus predicting things before. Then as humans conquered new frontiers of scientific and intellectual frontiers, we outsourced this work to parrots, octopuses and whatnot

But they haven't disappointed us.

<h2>US Election 2020 -&nbsp;Octopuses Predictions </h2>

Octopuses in particular have greatly occupied popular perception in this regard. Remember Paul the Octopus? The guy was super-famous during 2010 FIFA World Cup. People wanted to kill the poor creature when he predicted that Germany would drub Argentina but to Messi's horror, Paul prevailed! Germany won.

Octopuses have also got their tentacles in the realm or politics and elections.

At the time of 2016 US Presidential Elections, the battle was on between Democratic Party's Hillary Clinton and Republican Party's Donald Trump. At the time when all sorts of predictions were being made, along came Anglesey Octopus.

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All eyes were on Ollie the Octopus who swam happily in Anglesey Zoo in the UK. He knocked down the jar with Hillary Clinton's photo on it. Hillary lost the election.

Other animals were not too far behind

Felix the polar bear from a Russian zoo had correctly predicted that Donald Trump would win US Election 2016

A monkey in Hunan province of China had also given his verdict in favour of Trump in 2016.

Question is, where are all the fortune-tellers now? We are not asking directly for an Octopus, but a Panda would suffice too. As the election race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump enters last few weeks we are eager to know what the critters think.

<h2>US Election Octopuses Predictions ​​​​​​​</h2>

Where are they? Don't they want to predict? Or has the pandemic year become too unpredictable already? 
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Octopuses Predictions - Everybody loves predictions. The fact that there ARE predictions in itself proves that an outcome about something is eagerly anticipated.

Octopuses Predictions - Everybody loves predictions. The fact that there ARE predictions in itself proves that an outcome about something is eagerly anticipated. It shows that we are curious to know what'll happen, and the event in itself has a far-reaching effect. We've had humans like Nostradamus predicting things before. Then as humans conquered new frontiers of scientific and intellectual frontiers, we outsourced this work to parrots, octopuses and whatnot But they haven't disappointed us. US Election 2020 - Octopuses Predictions Octopuses in particular have greatly occupied popular perception in this regard. Remember Paul the Octopus? The guy was super-famous during 2010 FIFA World Cup. People wanted to kill the poor creature when he predicted that Germany would drub Argentina but to Messi's horror, Paul prevailed! Germany won. Octopuses have also got their tentacles in the realm or politics and elections. At the time of 2016 US Presidential Elections, the battle was on between Democratic Party's Hillary Clinton and Republican Party's Donald Trump. At the time when all sorts of predictions were being made, along came Anglesey Octopus. Also Read | Trump fumes as Facebook, Twitter limit reach of 'smoking gun' article on Biden and his son All eyes were on Ollie the Octopus who swam happily in Anglesey Zoo in the UK. He knocked down the jar with Hillary Clinton's photo on it. Hillary lost the election. Other animals were not too far behind Felix the polar bear from a Russian zoo had correctly predicted that Donald Trump would win US Election 2016 A monkey in Hunan province of China had also given his verdict in favour of Trump in 2016. Question is, where are all the fortune-tellers now? We are not asking directly for an Octopus, but a Panda would suffice too. As the election race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump enters last few weeks we are eager to know what the critters think. US Election Octopuses Predictions Where are they? Don't they want to predict? Or has the pandemic year become too unpredictable already?

US Elections 2020: Where are the Octopuses?

After casting doubts about Joe Biden's standing with China & cornering Hunter Biden, is now hit by another bombshell report. From trade war to constant barbs over the origin of Pandemic, was everything a cover up? WION reports on Trump's link with CHINA.

Donald Trump: China crusader or covert ally?

With less than two weeks to go for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a> 2020, both presidential candidates <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> and Joe Biden have been&nbsp;a source of intrigue and intrigue for the rulers of China's Communist Party.

The US presidential election, arguably the most consequential exercises in democracy on the planet, is closely observed by Beijing's government officials.

But with a spiralling pandemic, a shattered economic landscape and a deep political polarisation, America is heavily divided at the moment.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/is-the-trump-campaign-colluding-with-russia-again-336750" hreflang="en">Is the Trump campaign colluding with Russia again?</a>

Although relations are as icy as at any time since formal ties were established four decades ago, this appears as the ''perfect opportunity'' to China as Western democracy seems to be&nbsp;facing a legitimacy crisis.

Under his 'America First' banner, Trump has portrayed&nbsp;China&nbsp;as the greatest threat to the United States and global democracy.

He has launched a massive trade war that has cost&nbsp;China&nbsp;billions of dollars, harangued Chinese tech firms and lay all the blame for the pandemic with Beijing.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-big-role-that-big-donors-still-play-quietly-for-biden-336707" hreflang="en">The big role that big donors still play, quietly, for Biden</a>

But another Trump triumph in November may have its advantages for&nbsp;China&nbsp;as President Xi Jinping seeks to cement his nation's rise as a global superpower.

According to&nbsp;Professor Yan Xuetong, dean of the Institute of International Relations at Beijing's Tsinghua University,&nbsp;"If you ask me about where China's interests lie," he says, "the preference would be for Trump rather than Biden".

"Not because Trump will do less damage to China's interests than Biden, but because he definitely will damage the US more than Biden," he added.

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China's leadership could be handed "the opportunity to boost its global standing as a champion for globalisation, multilateralism, and international cooperation," said Zhiqun Zhu, professor of political science and international relations, Bucknell University.

Trump has pulled America from a sprawling Asia-Pacific commercial deal and climate agreements imposed billions of dollars of tariffs on Chinese goods and withdrawn the US from the World Health Organization at the height of a global pandemic.

Where the US has retreated, Xi has stepped forward.

He has presented his country as the champion of free trade and a leader in the fight against climate change, as well as vowed to share any potential Covid-19 vaccine with poorer nations.

"A second Trump term could give&nbsp;China&nbsp;more time to rise as a great power on the world stage," Zhu said.&nbsp;

Philippe Le Corre, a&nbsp;China&nbsp;expert at the Harvard Kennedy School in the United States, agreed an extension of Trump's 'America First' policies would be of long-term benefit for Beijing.

"(It) partially cuts Washington off from its traditional allies," he added, and that gave&nbsp;China&nbsp;room to manoeuvre. &nbsp;

China's nationalists have openly cheered, or jeered, for Trump.

"You can make America eccentric and thus hateful for the world," Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Global Times, a chest-beating nationalist paper, warned in a Tweet directed at the US president.&nbsp;

"You help promote unity in&nbsp;China."&nbsp;

Trump is also lampooned on&nbsp;China's heavily censored social media as 'Jianguo', meaning "help to build&nbsp;China".&nbsp;

Biden trouble

Trump has undoubtedly inflicted economic and political pain on&nbsp;China.

"China&nbsp;has lost out enormously in its plan for trade and technology," said Beijing-based political analyst Hua Po.

In January the US and&nbsp;China&nbsp;signed a deal bringing a partial truce in their trade war that obliged Beijing to import an additional $200 billion in American products over two years, ranging from cars to machinery and oil to farm products.

Washington has also turned its guns on Chinese tech firms it says poses security threats, throwing the future US operations of video-sharing app TikTok -- owned by Chinese parent company Bytedance -- into uncertainty.

Mobile giant Huawei is also on Trump's hitlist.

The enmity also extends into defence and human rights, with Taiwan, Hong Kong and the treatment of&nbsp;China's Muslim Uighur minority all making waves in the US.&nbsp;

But&nbsp;China&nbsp;may not win much relief in any of these areas if Trump loses to Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

Beijing worries that Biden is likely to renew American leadership on human rights, pressing&nbsp;China&nbsp;on issues of the Uighurs, Tibet and freedom in Hong Kong.

"Biden is likely to be tougher than Trump on human rights issues in Xinjiang and Tibet," said Zhu, of Bucknell University.

And on tech and trade -- crucial flashpoints in the US-China&nbsp;rivalry -- it is unclear just how much room a Biden White House would have to manoeuvre.&nbsp;

"Biden will inherit the tariffs, and I'm doubtful he would lift them unilaterally," said Bonnie Glaser, Director of the&nbsp;China&nbsp;Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

"Beijing will probably have to concede to other US demands if it wants the tariffs lifted."

China&nbsp;will also have to come up with convincing arguments on data security if it is to avoid more damaging bans on its tech firms.

Washington sees Huawei, the global leader on 5G internet, as a serious security threat.

According to Theresa Fallon, director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels,&nbsp;"Politically, it will be almost impossible for Biden to reverse these policies."&nbsp;

"Huawei has been on the US radar as a security threat even before the Trump presidency," she added.

With less than two weeks to go for the US election 2020, both presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been a source of intrigue and intrigue for the rulers of China's Communist Party.

With less than two weeks to go for the US election 2020, both presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been a source of intrigue and intrigue for the rulers of China's Communist Party. The US presidential election, arguably the most consequential exercises in democracy on the planet, is closely observed by Beijing's government officials. But with a spiralling pandemic, a shattered economic landscape and a deep political polarisation, America is heavily divided at the moment. Also read: Is the Trump campaign colluding with Russia again? Although relations are as icy as at any time since formal ties were established four decades ago, this appears as the ''perfect opportunity'' to China as Western democracy seems to be facing a legitimacy crisis. Under his 'America First' banner, Trump has portrayed China as the greatest threat to the United States and global democracy. He has launched a massive trade war that has cost China billions of dollars, harangued Chinese tech firms and lay all the blame for the pandemic with Beijing. Also read: The big role that big donors still play, quietly, for Biden But another Trump triumph in November may have its advantages for China as President Xi Jinping seeks to cement his nation's rise as a global superpower. According to Professor Yan Xuetong, dean of the Institute of International Relations at Beijing's Tsinghua University, "If you ask me about where China's interests lie," he says, "the preference would be for Trump rather than Biden". "Not because Trump will do less damage to China's interests than Biden, but because he definitely will damage the US more than Biden," he added. China's leadership could be handed "the opportunity to boost its global standing as a champion for globalisation, multilateralism, and international cooperation," said Zhiqun Zhu, professor of political science and international relations, Bucknell University. Trump has pulled America from a sprawling Asia-Pacific commercial deal and climate agreements imposed billions of dollars of tariffs on Chinese goods and withdrawn the US from the World Health Organization at the height of a global pandemic. Where the US has retreated, Xi has stepped forward. He has presented his country as the champion of free trade and a leader in the fight against climate change, as well as vowed to share any potential Covid-19 vaccine with poorer nations. "A second Trump term could give China more time to rise as a great power on the world stage," Zhu said. Philippe Le Corre, a China expert at the Harvard Kennedy School in the United States, agreed an extension of Trump's 'America First' policies would be of long-term benefit for Beijing. "(It) partially cuts Washington off from its traditional allies," he added, and that gave China room to manoeuvre. China's nationalists have openly cheered, or jeered, for Trump. "You can make America eccentric and thus hateful for the world," Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Global Times, a chest-beating nationalist paper, warned in a Tweet directed at the US president. "You help promote unity in China." Trump is also lampooned on China's heavily censored social media as 'Jianguo', meaning "help to build China". Biden trouble Trump has undoubtedly inflicted economic and political pain on China. "China has lost out enormously in its plan for trade and technology," said Beijing-based political analyst Hua Po. In January the US and China signed a deal bringing a partial truce in their trade war that obliged Beijing to import an additional $200 billion in American products over two years, ranging from cars to machinery and oil to farm products. Washington has also turned its guns on Chinese tech firms it says poses security threats, throwing the future US operations of video-sharing app TikTok -- owned by Chinese parent company Bytedance -- into uncertainty. Mobile giant Huawei is also on Trump's hitlist. The enmity also extends into defence and human rights, with Taiwan, Hong Kong and the treatment of China's Muslim Uighur minority all making waves in the US. But China may not win much relief in any of these areas if Trump loses to Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Beijing worries that Biden is likely to renew American leadership on human rights, pressing China on issues of the Uighurs, Tibet and freedom in Hong Kong. "Biden is likely to be tougher than Trump on human rights issues in Xinjiang and Tibet," said Zhu, of Bucknell University. And on tech and trade -- crucial flashpoints in the US-China rivalry -- it is unclear just how much room a Biden White House would have to manoeuvre. "Biden will inherit the tariffs, and I'm doubtful he would lift them unilaterally," said Bonnie Glaser, Director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Beijing will probably have to concede to other US demands if it wants the tariffs lifted." China will also have to come up with convincing arguments on data security if it is to avoid more damaging bans on its tech firms. Washington sees Huawei, the global leader on 5G internet, as a serious security threat. According to Theresa Fallon, director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels, "Politically, it will be almost impossible for Biden to reverse these policies." "Huawei has been on the US radar as a security threat even before the Trump presidency," she added.

US election 2020: Who does China really want to win the presidential race?

The Final Presidential Debate between Donald Trump & Joe Biden will feature a 'mute button'. The US President is calling Dr. Anthony Fauci a 'disaster'. A video of Kamala Harris dancing in the rain is going viral. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest from US Election 2020.

Gravitas: A 'mute button' for the last U.S. Presidential Debate

According to reports, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short a solo interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Tuesday and failed to return for a joint appearance with US Vice President Mike Pence.

The US president reportedly sat down with correspondent Lesley Stahl at the White House as cameras began rolling, however, he apparently told the broadcaster that they already had got material to use.&nbsp;

Trump then took a dig at CBS saying it was “fake and biased” while adding that he was "considering posting" the interview "prior to airtime".

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"Everyone should compare this terrible electoral intrusion with the recent interviews of Sleepy Joe Biden!, the President added.

This is not the first time Trump has had an open confrontation with the media during his presidency.

The interview is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday. Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania said: ”You have to watch what we do to ‘60 Minutes,’ adding,"You’ll get such a kick out of it. You’re going to get such a kick out of it. Lesley Stahl’s not going to be happy.”

US Vice President Mike Pence was interviewed separately by CBS “60 Minutes.”

According to reports, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short a solo interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Tuesday and failed to return for a joint appearance with US Vice President Mike Pence.

According to reports, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short a solo interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Tuesday and failed to return for a joint appearance with US Vice President Mike Pence. The US president reportedly sat down with correspondent Lesley Stahl at the White House as cameras began rolling, however, he apparently told the broadcaster that they already had got material to use. Trump then took a dig at CBS saying it was “fake and biased” while adding that he was "considering posting" the interview "prior to airtime". I am pleased to inform you that, for the sake of accuracy in reporting, I am considering posting my interview with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes, PRIOR TO AIRTIME! This will be done so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2020 × "I am pleased to inform you that, for the sake of accuracy in reporting, I am considering posting my interview with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes, PRIOR TO AIRTIME! This will be done so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a fake and biased interview is all about," Trump said. ...Everyone should compare this terrible Electoral Intrusion with the recent interviews of Sleepy Joe Biden! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2020 × "Everyone should compare this terrible electoral intrusion with the recent interviews of Sleepy Joe Biden!, the President added. This is not the first time Trump has had an open confrontation with the media during his presidency. The interview is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday. Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania said: ”You have to watch what we do to ‘60 Minutes,’ adding,"You’ll get such a kick out of it. You’re going to get such a kick out of it. Lesley Stahl’s not going to be happy.” US Vice President Mike Pence was interviewed separately by CBS “60 Minutes.”

Trump cuts short ‘60 Minutes’ interview, taunts interviewer Lesley Stahl

The Democrats supporters found an IRONIC spot for the BIDEN-HARRIS campaign logo in Chicago. The United Steelworkers Union projected the bat light with gigantic Blue letters onto Donald Trump's properties. WION reports

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Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail with & immediately goes viral for her light dance at the Florida rally. Vice President Mike Pence rallied in Maine. WION brings you the highlights of both campaigns.

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With 14 days to US Election 2020, Donald Trump visits the key swing state of Arizona for the sixth time. The President makes his poll pitch to what he calls as 'The Suburban Housewives of America'. WION reports

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Donald Trump's personal warfare against Dr Anthony Fauci has taken over his campaign addresses. The attacks continue as America registers rising COVID-19 cases & deaths. WION reports

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For the second & FINAL Presidential Debate on October 22, Donald Trump & Joe Biden will have their microphones muted during the LIVE verbal battle. But the silent treatment will last only during the opening remarks of each segment. WION reports

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15 days before America votes, religion seems to have taken the centerstage. Both Donald Trump & Joe Biden have turned to faith and are attending church services. Who will turn out to be 'the chosen one'? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

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The final presidential debate between Donald Trump & his Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a 'mute button' to allow each candidate to speak uninterrupted.

US Election 2020: Final Trump-Biden Presidential debate will feature 'mute button'

Early voting has begun in Florida, a 'battleground' state, which could decide the outcome of the November 03, Presidential election.

US Election 2020: Early voting underway in 'battleground' Florida

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the government's top infectious disease expert that is Dr Anthony Fauci, referring to Fauci & other health officials as 'idiots'.

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