Debate viewers criticize Biden’s coughing and hoarse voice

The first general election debate of the 2024 season commenced Thursday evening in Atlanta between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but viewers were surprised to hear the president struggle to speak with a hoarse voice and several coughs within the opening minutes of the debate.

Pollster Frank Luntz shared how his focus group was “surprised” by the president’s voice.

“My focus group of undecided voters is surprised and concerned about Biden’s voice. This doesn’t bode well for questions about his health,” Luntz wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.