They set in different states but scheduled to start at the same time.
Trump’s town hall was aired on NBC News.
Biden’s event was broadcast from Philadelphia on ABC News.
Highlights and Key Moments From Trump and Biden Town Halls
As President Trump angrily refused to disavow the QAnon conspiracy theory or accept responsibility for the surge of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., Joe Biden laid out his policy plans in a more muted style on a separate stage.
Trump was defiant and loose with the facts; Biden, deep in the policy weeds and soft-spoken. Biden emphasized that he would try to unify the nation and work to build consensus with Republicans. Trump focused on attacking Democrats in Congress and blaming liberal mayors and governors for urban unrest and the spread of the coronavirus.
But the former vice president also faced tough questions. Pressed on whether he would consider expanding the Supreme Court in response to the likely confirmation of Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett, Biden left that door open.
He said that although he is not a fan of court “packing” and wants to keep the focus on the GOP rush to confirm Barrett before the election, “I’m open to considering what happens from that point on” if she is confirmed. Biden committed to making his position clear after Barrett’s confirmation, even if it happens before election day.
Biden confirmed he would take a coronavirus vaccine if it was vouched for by a panel of scientists, not just Trump, and would encourage others to do the same. He said as president he would consider making the vaccine mandatory but added caveats: “It depends on the state of the nature of the vaccine, when it comes out and how it’s being distributed.”
Trump repeated an unsubstantiated claim he made earlier in the day, saying there is a new study about COVID-19 that he claimed showed “85% of the people who wear masks catch it.” When Guthrie told him there is no such study, he responded, “That’s what I heard.”
Biden said he would demand Trump take a coronavirus test before their second debate next week. “It’s just decency to be able to determine you’re clear,” he said.
Reference: CNBC, Los Angeles Times
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