Biden responded by calling out Trump for being a convicted felon in New York for falsifying business records.
During 2024 presidential debate, Trump accused Biden of pressuring Ukraine to fire a prosecutor while threatening aid.
Hunter Biden was convicted of federal gun charges and faces further tax charges.
Trump suggested that President Biden could face charges after leaving office due to actions taken during his time as vice president.
During the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the topic of felony convictions was brought up. Trump accused Biden of pressuring Ukraine to fire a prosecutor while threatening to withhold aid, and suggested that President Biden could also face charges after leaving office due to actions taken during his time as vice president. In response, Biden called out Trump for being a convicted felon in New York for falsifying business records. The former president defended himself by bringing up Hunter Biden's recent felony conviction for gun charges and ongoing tax charges.
Trump's comments about potential future charges against President Biden are unproven allegations, as there is currently no evidence to support them. However, it is important to note that both Trump and Biden have had legal troubles in the past. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records in New York v. Trump, while Hunter Biden was convicted of federal gun charges and faces further tax charges.
It's worth mentioning that during the debate, both candidates also discussed various policy positions and international issues such as NATO, Israel, Ukraine, and climate change. The debate stage provided an opportunity for the two candidates to present their views on these topics to voters.
Despite the legal issues faced by both candidates, it's essential to remember that a fair and unbiased analysis of the situation should be based on facts and evidence rather than personal opinions or biases. It's crucial for journalists to report accurately and objectively, providing all relevant information without omitting important details or drawing conclusions.
Former President Trump suggested that President Biden could be charged and convicted of crimes after he leaves office.
Biden accused Trump of having sex with a porn star while his wife was pregnant.
Hunter Biden was recently convicted of a felony.
Accuracy
President Biden responded by highlighting Mr. Trump’s felony convictions in New York and ongoing criminal cases.
Biden accused Trump of having sex with a porn star while his wife was pregnant, to which Trump replied ‘Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he’s done’.
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The author, Chris Cameron, makes multiple deceptive statements in this article. Firstly, he quotes President Biden stating 'Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he's done.' and Trump responding with 'His son is a convicted felon. He could be a convicted felon as soon as he gets out of office.' However, neither Biden nor his son Hunter have been convicted of any crimes at the time this article was published. This is an example of selective reporting and sensationalism, as the author only reports details that support Trump's position while omitting important context. Additionally, Trump makes unsubstantiated claims about Biden's civil penalties and having sex with a porn star on the night his wife was pregnant, which are not mentioned in the article but are implied to be criminal acts. This is an example of emotional manipulation and sensationalism.
Mr. Trump also sought to defend his and his supporters’ actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, saying that the Biden administration had ‘destroyed the lives of so many people who were convicted in connection with the attack.’ He again suggested that members of the House committee that investigated it ‘should go to jail.’
‘When he talks about a convicted felon,’ Mr. Trump said, ‘his son was a convicted felon at a very high level.’
Mr. Biden, visibly angered by Mr. Trump’s claims, denounced the former president’s vows of revenge and highlighted Mr. Trump’s many legal troubles. ‘The crimes you are still charged with – and think of all the civil penalties you have,’ Mr. Biden said.
Mr. Trump also raised the recent felony conviction of Mr. Biden’s son Hunter.
President Biden attacked Trump for ‘having sex with a porn star’ while Trump called out Biden’s son Hunter for his recent criminal conviction.
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Chris Cameron makes multiple biased statements in the article. He quotes President Biden and Donald Trump making accusations against each other, but he takes a clear side by repeatedly referring to President Biden as a 'convicted felon' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim. This is an example of ideological bias as Cameron is clearly taking the side of Trump in the political dispute.
How many billions of dollars do you owe in civil penalties for molesting a woman in public? For doing a whole range of things, of having sex with a porn star on the night while your wife was pregnant?
Mr. Trump also sought to defend his and his supporters’ actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, saying that the Biden administration had ‘destroyed the lives of so many people who were convicted in connection with the attack.’ He again suggested that members of the House committee that investigated it ‘should go to jail.’
Mr. Trump then hammered Mr. Biden on his felony convictions in New York,
President Biden, visibly angered by Mr. Trump’s suggestion, highlighted Mr. Trump’s felony convictions in New York, his other ongoing criminal cases and the civil cases that have resulted in severe financial penalties against him.
The crimes you are still charged with – and think of all the civil penalties you have.
During CNN’s presidential debate, former President Donald Trump was asked what he meant when he said he would have ‘every right to go after’ his political opponents.
Trump was asked about his promise to ‘go after’ political opponents during the CNN presidential debate.
Accuracy
Former President Trump suggested that President Biden could be charged and convicted of crimes after he leaves office.
President Biden responded by highlighting Mr. Trump’s felony convictions in New York and ongoing criminal cases.
Biden accused Trump of having sex with a porn star while his wife was pregnant, to which Trump replied ‘Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he’s done’.
The topic of Donald Trump’s felony conviction was brought up during a debate between him and the current president on June 27, 2024.
Accuracy
Former President Trump suggested that President Biden could be charged and convicted of crimes after he leaves office.
President Biden responded by highlighting Mr. Trump’s felony convictions in New York and ongoing criminal cases.
Biden accused Trump of having sex with a porn star while his wife was pregnant, to which Trump replied ‘Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he’s done’.
Trump defended himself against allegations regarding the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested that members of the House committee investigating it should go to jail.
Joe Biden pressured Ukraine to fire prosecutor Viktor Shokin while threatening to withhold $1 billion in aid.
Biden's son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges and is facing further tax charges.
Trump claimed that President Biden could also face charges after leaving office due to actions taken during his time as vice president.
Accuracy
Former President Trump accused President Biden of potentially being a convicted felon.
Trump made the accusation during a CNN presidential debate.
Biden was previously found guilty of falsifying business records in New York v. Trump.
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The author, Brooke Singman, commits the following fallacies: 1. Ad Hominem: Trump accuses Biden of being a convicted felon and then brings up Hunter Biden's criminal record as evidence against Joe Biden. However, this does not negate any potential wrongdoing on Joe Biden's part and is an attempt to discredit him based on the actions of someone else. 2. Hasty Generalization: Trump claims that 'Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he’s done.' This statement is a hasty generalization as there is no evidence presented in the article to suggest that Joe Biden has committed any crimes beyond what was mentioned in relation to Ukraine.
][Trump] When he talks about a convicted felon, his son is a convicted felon at a very high level.[/
][Trump] But he could be a convicted felon as soon as he gets out of office // This statement implies that Joe Biden is currently committing crimes and will be charged with them after leaving office, but there is no evidence to support this claim.
[Biden] I said, ‘You’re not getting the billion. I’m going to be leaving here in,’ I think it was about six hours. I looked at them and said: ‘I’m leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you’re not getting the money.’
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The author makes multiple biased statements in the article. First, she reports Trump's accusation that Biden could be a convicted felon after leaving office without providing any context or evidence to support this claim. Second, she includes Trump's unsubstantiated allegations about Biden pressuring Ukraine to fire a prosecutor in exchange for U.S. aid and Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma Holdings, implying wrongdoing on Biden's part without providing any concrete evidence of illegal activity.
Beyond the charges in New York, Trump is facing charges brought against him by Special Counsel Jack Smith stemming from his investigation into Trump’s alleged improper retention of classified business records. Smith also charged Trump out of his investigation into Jan. 6 and 2020 election interference.
But he could be a convicted felon as soon as he gets out of office – Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he’s done. He’s done horrible things.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges in all cases.
