Charlamagne tha God predicts that the upcoming Trump-Biden debate will be a "bad situation" for the incumbent president, suggesting that muted microphones may not be to his advantage.
President Biden is currently undergoing final strategy sessions at Camp David in preparation for his upcoming debate with former President Trump, and pundits are weighing in on what to expect from the highly anticipated event. One prominent voice, radio host and commentator Charlamagne tha God, has expressed concerns about Biden's ability to keep pace with Trump during the debate.
Charlamagne, known for his outspoken commentary, predicts that the debate will be a "bad situation" for Biden, likening it to a "real, live freestyle battle." He believes that the rules of the debate, which include muted microphones outside of speaking time and no pre-written notes, will put Biden at a disadvantage.
Charlamagne tha God Predicts 'Bad' Debate for Biden, Likens it to a 'Freestyle Battle'
"You're thinking about it one way, you’re just going to let Trump go, and you can’t jump in, and you 80-plus years old and trying to keep up with every single lie he’s going to lay out? Are you serious? Biden’s not going to be able to keep up!" Charlamagne said during his "The Brilliant Idiots" podcast, as reported by the Daily Caller.
Charlamagne expressed concern that Biden's adherence to decorum and respect for the debate rules will hinder his ability to respond effectively to Trump's likely attacks. "If you go in there with that mentality, you already f------ lost," he added.
Charlamagne tha God Predicts 'Bad' Debate for Biden, Likens it to a 'Freestyle Battle'
Some analysts agree with Charlamagne's assessment, suggesting that Biden may not be as nimble as Trump in a free-wheeling debate format. CNN's Van Jones has warned that any slip-up by Biden could have dire consequences. "Because if Biden goes out there and messes up, it’s game over," Jones said. "If he walks out there and a week later he’s lower in the polls, it’s panic in the party."
However, others believe that Biden's experience and demeanor will serve him well. Marty Kaplan, a former White House speechwriter, told Fox News that Biden has a "long history of presidential service" and is "well-prepared to handle whatever Trump throws at him."
Charlamagne tha God Predicts 'Bad' Debate for Biden, Likens it to a 'Freestyle Battle'
The Biden campaign has not yet responded to Charlamagne's comments, but they have expressed confidence in the president's ability to perform well in the debate. The 90-minute debate, scheduled for June 27 in Atlanta, will be hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. It will be the first in-person face-off between Biden and Trump since their debates during the 2020 election cycle.
Charlamagne's prediction has sparked a flurry of discussion and debate online, with some agreeing with his concerns and others dismissing them as unfounded. The outcome of the debate remains uncertain, and only time will tell if Charlamagne's prediction will hold true.
