Live Update From the Liveblog of
Friday, June 28, 2024
Debate kicks off without handshake
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle has kicked off.
The two candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, do not shake hands at the outset, in a break with normal protocol.
This is the first time the two men have appeared together in public since 2020.
The first question is related to the economy, reflecting what is considered the number one issue on voters’ minds.