Joe Biden attacked Donald Trump as a clueless “clown” who was trying to take away healthcare from millions of Americans during a pandemic as the first debate between the two presidential contenders got off to a chaotic start.
In the opening minutes, the two candidates sparred over the Supreme Court opening left by the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the impact the court could have on Obamacare, the healthcare legislation that ensures coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions.
But the debate quickly degenerated into a brawl after Mr Trump repeatedly interrupted Mr Biden in an apparent effort to throw him off his game. At one point an irritated Mr Biden said: “Will you shut up, man?”