After the first US presidential debate last night, everyone is totally buzzing with reactions. It was major, and people had a lot to say about it. Let’s dive into the drama, shall we?

First off, the news outlets were on fire with their takes. CNN described the debate as “chaotic” and a “mess,” reflecting the country’s deep political divide. Fox News, on the other hand, was, like, “President Trump dominated the debate stage with his aggressive style,” showing their fave was, like, super strong and confident.

Meanwhile, MSNBC was, like, “The debate showcased the stark contrasts between the two candidates, both in style and substance.” They were totally focused on the big arguments and all the spicy moments. Everyone had a different opinion.

But the real tea was on social media. Citizens were all over Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok sharing their reactions. Here are some actual tweets:

• @maggieNYT: “This debate feels like a microcosm of 2020 — chaotic, messy, and deeply divided.”
• @Acosta: “Trump came out swinging, but at what cost? The interruptions were relentless.”
• @CillizzaCNN: “Biden needed to show he could stand up to Trump, and he did. But did he persuade any undecided voters?”

So, like, let’s talk about Joe Biden. People had a lot to say about him. Some were, like, “OMG, Joe was on fire!” They were all about how he, like, totally held his ground and came prepared. Here are some real tweets about Biden’s performance:

• Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano): “Biden’s energy tonight was, like, everything!”
• John Legend (@johnlegend): “He was so calm and collected, yasss!”

Others, though, were, like, “IDK, Joe seemed a bit tired.” They were talking about how he stumbled on a few points and sometimes rambled a bit. But overall, the vibe was pretty positive. One fan, was, like, “He’s got that chill grandpa energy, and I’m here for it,” and another, “Biden’s empathy really shone through, and it was, like, super refreshing.”

And on Donald Trump’s performance, people were divided. Some fans were, like, “Trump was a total boss!” They loved how he took control and didn’t back down. Here are some real tweets about Trump’s performance:

• Katrina Pierson (@KatrinaPierson): “Trump’s confidence is, like, off the charts!”
• Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO): “He totally dominated the stage, yasss!”

But then, there were, like, others who were not feeling it. They were, like, “Ugh, Trump was so aggressive!” and “Why was he, like, interrupting all the time?” Some viewers thought he, like, went too far with his attacks and wished he had toned it down a bit. One person was, like, “He needs to, like, chill and let people talk,” and another was, like, “His attitude was just way too much.”

There was this one tweet, “Is it just me, or did the moderator have, like, the hardest job ever?!” And honestly, everyone was, like, yasss, preach! The moderator was trying so hard to keep things on track, and it was a total rollercoaster.

As for fact-checking, OMG, there was so much to keep up with! According to PolitiFact, Trump made 11 statements that were rated as “False” or “Mostly False,” while Biden had 4 such statements. One biggie was when Trump said, “We built the greatest economy in the history of our country,” which fact-checkers said was not true because the economy had been stronger in the past. Biden, on the other hand, said, “Trump’s handling of the pandemic has been an absolute disaster,” which fact-checkers found mostly true but with some nuances.

Overall, the vibe was totally mixed. Some people were thought it was the “Best debate ever!” while others thought “OMG, what even was that?!” But one thing’s for sure, this debate got everyone talking and totally set the stage for the rest of the election season.

At the moment we are publishing this story, New York Times just reported that some democrats are privately discussing whether it is too late to persuade the President to step aside in favor of a younger candidate. More to come!