Former Debate Coach Explains Biden’s and Trump’s Debate Strategy | WSJ

President Joe Biden has been in nearly 30 presidential-level debates throughout his political career. Now, he’s teeing up to debate former President Donald Trump again in Atlanta. But what is different about their debate style and what can voters expect from the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night?

WSJ spoke with Ted Olson, a former debate prep coach, to understand how Biden and Trump approach debates.

Chapters:
0:00 2024 presidential debate
0:45 Biden’s debate style
2:44 What it’s like to debate against Biden
3:38 Trump’s debate style
5:56 What’s next?

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[ttoja]

Is the ambulance waiting right next to the discussion room?

[kezza]

Biden will speak like he is 30 beers deep again 😅

[Graymenn]

i wonder what kind of cocktail they will use to keep biden awake and coherent.

[JOKER-blrd]

Trump's gonna drop ice cream on the floor to throw Biden off he's game

[Rick_Cavallaro]

Watching people discuss and compare the two as if there is any parity at all is like being in the friggin' twilight zone!

[timothylopez]

A political debate a not some rap battle, where the best DIS wins. A third grade insult is not a rebuttal.

[mvp]

Tonight's exciting episode of "Senility vs. Stupidity" - must not-see TV!

[gerard]

The way Biden smiles to cover up anger shows what a bill sheeting politician he is. plus snarky, sarcastic and condescending.

[jerry]

Notice how they cut off Biden when he sounds like an idiot?

[garyluciani]

Oops, this didn't age well. I assume this was before the debate. Someone get a towel to wipe the egg off.

[infinitytoinfinitysquaredb]

What Trump has to do is remain calm, tell the truth about the Biden presidency, and *let Joe speak.* 😀

[oliviao]

We, the people, are entitled to a constructive debate. While some may prefer name-calling and posturing, that's their prerogative. Let us choose to be the mature voices in the world for once.

[Mor_timer]

Biden participated in a presidential debate in 1987... LET THAT SINK IN!

[battle_promaster]

😂😂😂 and Biden failed big time. Senile joe. Liberals are shaking 😂😂😂

[lambrosk]

CNN hosting event with a two minute delay rather than the usual 7 seconds. 😂😂

[dianaverano]

It was a disaster! What strategy you are babbling about? Painful to watch

[siemenstraffic]

Joey was in Camp David the whole week preparing for the debate.. Joey got the questions in advance and all of his answers are pre-recorded.. If Joey mumblers, the switch over to the pre -recorded answer. This even explains why the modulator has the power to turn off the microphones and no live audience during the debate.

[federicovitale]

This video made me think this: Biden is controlled, Trump not. Instead of talking about the points of the two candidates you just depicted "the good" and "the bad". Very credible.

[Anthony]

How does a politician who’s been in office 50+ years relate to everyday people genius?

[chrisjohnson]

This guy describing Brandon, is literally out of his mind😂😂😂