The Associated Press

From former President Donald Trump's false claims of a failing economy and skyrocketing crime to President Joe Biden's misrepresentation of inflation and gas prices at the start of his term, The Associated Press examines false and misleading statements made by the candidates as they prepare to face off in a debate Thursday night

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have met for their first debate of the 2024 season, and there was no shortage of false claims

Thursday's presidential debate starts at 9 p.m. Eastern

President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, took the stage Thursday evening for a debate that offered an unparalleled opportunity to define their unpopular presidential rematch

President Joe Biden has several verbal missteps in the opening minutes of his debate with his Republican rival, Donald Trump

President Joe Biden has several verbal missteps in the opening minutes of his debate with his Republican rival, Donald Trump

President Joe Biden has several verbal missteps in the opening minutes of his debate with his Republican rival, Donald Trump

Both President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to jolt a campaign that many voters are just beginning to watch

A raspy President Joe Biden has repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

A raspy President Joe Biden has repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection