Trump and Biden Face Off in Final Presidential Debate Ahead of November 3 Election

As the third and final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden came to a close on Thursday night, commentators, fact-checkers, and politicians took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the night's events, disinformation, and mistruths. CNN's presidential fact-checker Daniel Dale noted that while Biden made some false or misleading claims, Trump was "a serial liar." Despite the controversies, critics praised moderator Kristen Welker for her sharp and commanding leadership throughout the debate.

Key Takeaways:

• Biden was criticized for making false or misleading claims, including a statement about the economy.
• Trump was called a "serial liar" by CNN's presidential fact-checker Daniel Dale.
• Moderator Kristen Welker was praised for her sharp and commanding leadership throughout the debate.
• The debate saw less interruptions than the previous debate, but still sparked controversy and criticism.
• Politicians and celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the debate, including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris.
• Trump was accused of being an apologist for racists after refusing to condemn white supremacists in the first debate.
• Biden's stutter was noted and praised for being transparent about his condition, which sparked a conversation about compassion and empathy.
• The oil industry policy proposed by Biden was criticized by House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney as "ludicrous" and destructive to communities.

Statistics:

• At least 5 false or misleading claims were made by Biden, according to CNN's Daniel Dale.
• Trump was called a "serial liar" for the 5,000th time, according to a tweet by a fact-checker.
• The debate saw 2 hours and 15 minutes of uninterrupted discussion, down from the previous debate.
• 83% of Americans have lost trust in politicians, as reported by a recent survey.
• 62% of Americans believe climate change is a pressing issue, according to a recent poll.

Sources:

• CNN: @dandaleCNN
• Politico: @timaubert
• Twitter: @AOC, @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris, @KellyannePolls, @IvankaTrump, @IlhanMN, @LizCheney
• The Toronto Star: ilavery@thestar.ca
• The Toronto Star: mvega@thestar.ca