Analysis of the CNN Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former U.S. president Donald Trump participate in a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP / Gerald Herbert)

U.S. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump went head-to-head in the CNN Presidential Debate on Thursday night, pitching voters on their visions for America, as the push towards election day kicks into a new gear.

As the historic debate happened, CTV News analysts and guest panelists broke down the debate's significance through a uniquely Canadian lens.

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Recap the special coverage below