- By Halimah Olamide
Former President of the United States Barack Obama has opened up on the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and his challenger Donald Trump.
The debate held on Thursday.
Many post debate analysts have said that Biden’s performance was below expectations while they concluded that Trump made false claims.
Already, media outlets in the US and beyond have speculated possible replacement of Biden with a more agile and vibrant candidate as parties have till August to confirm their final choices.
Obama, in his first reaction over the outcome of the debate, said on Friday, “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself.
“Between someone who tells the truth; who knows right from wrong and will give it to the American people straight — and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit.
“Last night didn’t change that, and it’s why so much is at stake in November.”