IndianaLocalNews

Politicians react to 2024 debate between President Biden, former President Trump

(Photo supplied/chayka1270 via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/images/id-2798628/)
Indiana politicians had different reactions to the first 2024 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
“Right now our open border and immigration is the number one issue I hear about from Hoosiers,” Rep. Rudy Yakym wrote on X. “That’s because President Biden dismantled Trump’s secure immigration policies and opened the border on Day One.”
Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks posted a screenshot of a list ranking the best golfers in Washington, D.C., which showed Trump in 11th place. He also mentioned his own 40 handicap. He did this because Biden and Trump had a small argument about golf during the debate.
Trump boasted about his health and golf skills, saying, “I’m in very good health. I just won two club championships — not even senior, two regular club championships. To do that, you have to be quite smart, and you have to be able to hit the ball a long way. And I do it. He doesn’t do it. He can’t hit a ball 50 yards.”
In response, Biden mocked Trump’s claims about his height and weight, saying, “He’s gonna say he is 6-5 and only 225 pounds. Look, I’d be happy to have a driving contest with him. I got my handicap, which when I was vice president, down to a six. And by the way, I told you before, I’m happy to play golf if you carry your own bag. Think you can do it?”
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who hasn’t backed Trump for 2024, was referenced by Biden but hasn’t commented publicly. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Erin Houchin praised Trump’s debate performance.
“Tonight was a MASSIVE win for President @realDonaldTrump,” posted Houchin. “The choice in November could not be more clear. Americans are fed up with Joe Biden and his poor policies. It’s time to re-elect 45 and Make America Great Again!”
Indiana Democrats were largely silent, sharing one of Biden’s posts early in the debate. In contrast, the Indiana GOP stayed active, consistently posting and reposting throughout the event.

Related posts

Three Rivers man, passenger hospitalized after crash on M-40

Jon Zimney

More information about arrest of Logansport parents, alleged son’s abuse

Network Indiana

Boaters encouraged to use caution while on water over holiday weekend

95.3 MNC

1 comment

Steve June 29, 2024 at 11:16 am

Democrats kept silent because they know Biden, his administration and his policies are a dumpster fire. They would rather ruin this country than suppport Trump. They know he was the only one on that stage that was even remotely coherent.

Reply

Leave a Comment