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TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 29, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump mocked Biden for wearing mask

During the presidential debate Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden for wearing a mask and downplayed their effectiveness – now he’s got the virus.

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US President Donald Trump meets with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, September 15, 2020, prior to the signing of the Abraham Accords, where Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates will recognize Israel. - Israel was to normalize relations with long-time foes Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates at a White House ceremony on Tuesday in a US-brokered peace deal which President Donald Trump hopes will boost his reelection chances in November. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

‘The answer is no’: Trump theory debunked

The US President keeps peddling the same claims that the upcoming election will be flawed, but he’s totally wrong – and here’s why.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 29, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

The truth about America’s debate debacle

Moderator Chris Wallace has copped a fearsome backlash for his handling of yesterday’s debate. But that criticism completely misses the point.

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TOPSHOT - (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on September 29, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden squaring off during the first presidential debate at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020. (Photos by JIM WATSON and SAUL LOEB / AFP)

‘I didn’t realise’: Host’s admission

Chris Wallace has been panned by both sides for his handling of the debate. The veteran journalist has responded to the criticism.

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Jimmy Fallon reacting to the presidential debate.

Best zingers about presidential debate

US talk show hosts did not hold back with jokes when reviewing yesterday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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Figure reveals Trump’s tactic over Biden

Donald Trump’s strategy was clear in the opening presidential debate and it worked with the discussion quickly descending into chaos.

North America

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amy Harris/Shutterstock (10791506au) Proud Boys gather for a rally at Delta Park Vanport on September 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The Oregon governor declared an emergency in advance of the event hosted by a right-wing group with a history of violence at protests. The Proud Boys Host A Rally In Portland Oregon, Portland, USA - 26 Sep 2020

The far-right ‘hate’ group backing Trump

Donald Trump has been labelled a “national embarrassment” by rival Joe Biden after failing to condemn this far-right group.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the first presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University on September 29, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the first of three planned debates between the two candidates in the lead up to the election on November 3. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Extreme measure to silence Trump

The group that organises presidential debates says it will make changes to prevent a repeat of the trainwreck between Trump and Biden.

US Politics

‘So happy’: Far-right group’s Trump shoutout

Members of a far-right extremist group are celebrating the shoutout they claim to have gotten from Donald Trump during the presidential debate.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 25, 2020 Former US Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton poses during a photocall for the film "Hillary" screened as Berlinale Special at the 70th Berlinale film festival in Berlin. - Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said August 25 that this year's Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out contest. Clinton said that possible delays in tallying ballots -- with mail-in voting set to reach unprecedented levels -- mean Biden must hold back from accepting defeat initially. (Photo by David GANNON / AFP)

‘No idea’: Hillary’s biting debate response

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has weighed in on the moment the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump turned ugly.

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White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has clashed with reporters during a press conference. Picture: Fox News

‘Deranged’: Fiery clash at Trump presser

White House Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has repeatedly refused to reveal whether Donald Trump will hand over power if he loses.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on September 22, 2020. - President Trump travels to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a campaign rally. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

‘Unthinkable’: Trump’s answer shocks

Donald Trump was asked a simple question – will he commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses to Joe Biden? His answer stunned.

Social Media

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn prior to departing the White House abroad Marine One on September 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. - Trump is travelling to North Carolina for a campaign event before returning to Washington, DC tonight. (Photo by Alex Edelman / AFP)

Trump approves TikTok sale to avoid ban

TikTok has managed to stave off a ban in the biggest market it operates in, but the intriguing saga is far from over.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 2, 2017 former US President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks at an innovative communications conference organised by Les Napoleons network group, where he appears as a guest of honour, in Paris. Former president Barack Obama announced his support August 1, 2018 for several dozen Democratic candidates for Congress and state office, signalling he is "eager" to remain a political force through November's midterm elections. Amid obvious signs that President Donald Trump will hit the campaign trail for Republicans over the coming months, the nation's first African-American commander in chief is making it clear he too will campaign for several candidates ahead of the most anticipated midterm vote in years. / AFP PHOTO / Martin BUREAU

‘We have him’: Trump targets Obama

The crowd at Donald Trump’s rally today called for former president Barack Obama to be locked up over a claim that he acted illegally.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on September 10, 2020. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

‘Liar’: Trump erupts over ‘terrible’ question

Donald Trump has clashed with a reporter over his newly-reported comments about the coronavirus crisis and hit back at claims he “lied”.

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WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 08: President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally at Smith Reynolds Airport on September 8, 2020 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The president also made a campaign stop in South Florida on Tuesday. Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Trump’s virus bomshell caught on tape

New recordings of US President Donald Trump paint a startlingly different picture to months of him publicly stating COVID-19 will “disappear”.

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