Joe on Biden-Trump debate: 'This is pure political death for Donald Trump'

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks. According #CNN, the #debate will be held in the network’s #Atlanta studios with no audience present, with moderators for the debate and additional details coming at a later time.

#MorningJoe’s #JoeScarborough reacts to #Biden’s challenge and #Trump’s response as the two expect to face off: “If you don’t have a pep rally. If you have a real debate with real questions...this is pure political death for Donald Trump because he will be judged on the merits. And when he is judged on the merits, he always loses.”



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[patriciajohn]

He will Never be judged on his merits by his rubes

[CoreyAWalton]

I'm still confused about what his followers think about having a presidential debate even though they believe trump won. It's so confusing..
I'm more frightened by his deplorables than I am by him. 💙🇺🇸😎

[rbk]

I hope the moderator can handle the job. Remember him walking all around and behind Hillary and him talking over Biden constantly when it was Biden turn? He was completely obnoxious, but his base loves him for it. It’s a weird sickness.

[christrevethan]

Remember when Biden was at the debate.... Biden doesn't

[Joe-thdd]

This is hilarious... this is the same guy that told us Joe Biden is sharp as a tack...

[dorenemcmahonhardy]

D.T. whining and complaining would not be a debate of any substance.

[kevinyoung]

Not just policy, he's just completely ignorant.

[toddcaylor]

Remember:
Those that are praising Harris THIS WEEK, are the very same people who said Biden was sharp as a tack LAST WEEK. And those claiming to love DEMOCRACY, just APPOINTED the Democratic presidential nominee, WITHOUT A SINGLE VOTE.

[mikebaldock]

Closed borders, low taxes, energy independence, no wars and fewer regulations.

[MWIT]

There HAS to be mic control by the moderator, otherwise DT will just keep spewing lies. Don't give him the platform

[barryulrich]

He'll debate like he'll testify.

[shroud]

Omg. Democrats spin wont change the truth that Biden will lose to Trump. We can’t let that happen. Replace Biden.

[matthewanderson]

This nation doesn’t belong to them, This nation belongs to the people, This is your home, This is your heritage, and our American liberty is your god given right-Donald Trump 😮

[rzone]

Fact check Trump in front of the whole country.

[eleanorrice]

A debate is two people who can actually express ideas. Not if one person yells and talks over the other person with complete drivel and lies.

[jigjester]

Biden got folded like a Japanese origami in the debate

[humptyhump]

Hopefully Debate #2 will be held in Attica Lunchroom.

[isalulu]

Considering orange oversaw a drug ring we normally call the White House, he must be drug tested before each debate. But who are we kidding- he won’t make it to the first debate.

[jollycampentertainment]

After making these statements and then watching the debate, don't you feel ashamed 😂

[iborg]

Morning Schmo: carrying the water for the Big Guy daily.
What a 🤡👈🏼