Fact Checking Statements Made by President Biden and Former President Trump During the 2024 Presidential Debate

During the first 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump made several false claims, including stating that his administration had the greatest economy in the history of the country. Fact-checking revealed that this claim was inaccurate, as economic growth under Trump was not the highest in history. Additionally, Trump falsely claimed that more people died from COVID-19 under President Biden’s administration than under his own, failing to provide context about the undercounting of COVID-19 deaths.

Trump’s repeated lies, as seen in the debate, pose a significant threat to democracy. By spreading misinformation and false claims, he undermines the public’s trust in the democratic process and the institutions that uphold it. This erosion of trust can lead to a breakdown in the democratic system, as citizens may become disillusioned and disengaged from participating in elections and holding leaders accountable. Source: [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-is-second-presidential-debate-2024/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab4i)