Hollywood Reacts To Trump-Biden Debate: Mandy Patinkin Slams “Bestial” POTUS, ‘Daily Show’ Rips Moderator – More
Refresh for updates… The first presidential debate of 2020 in under way, and people in Hollywood already are sharing their opinions, frustrations and plaudits.
Moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace, the 90-minute tussle started at 9 p.m. ET from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. The Fox News Sunday host already has laid out what tonight’s topics will be, in no particular order: the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, COVID-19, the economy, race and violence in our cities and the integrity of the election.
Here is a sampling of reaction on social media:
Post Debate – If that’s what that was. My thoughts. #nomoreofthat #vote #GOTV #GetOutTheVote #BidenHarris2020 pic.twitter.com/SB6wzgQM9I
— Mandy Patinkin (@PatinkinMandy) September 30, 2020
Chris Wallace's debate performance tonight is a great reminder that kindergarten teachers are underpaid. #Debates2020
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) September 30, 2020
A recap of the first 15 minutes of the debate so far #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/yEcOF7Q6sd
— Peter Griffin (@PeterGriffinAcc) September 30, 2020
I came into tonight excited and hopeful to see this debate and I have to say I'm flabbergasted that was a presidential debate. I'm dismayed by what I saw. #PresidentialDebate
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) September 30, 2020
What is clear, when you look at poise, decency, honesty, and respect one thing is clear. #BidenWon #Debates2020 #WithBidenWeCan
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 30, 2020
Whomever the next moderator is should be able to cut the mic of the other candidate during the two minutes that one candidate is given to speak. #Debates2020
— April (@ReignOfApril) September 30, 2020
Tonight Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacists.
That is so deeply disturbing and horrifying, and utterly disqualifying for the presidency of our great nation.#Debates2020 #VoteOutHate #BidenHarrisToSaveAmerica— Ed Helms (@edhelms) September 30, 2020
So, if you're undecided after this debate? Walk into traffic. Ha ha! Just kidding. But seriously walk into traffic. #Debates2020
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 30, 2020
People are having PTSD from a debate.
— Alan Spencer (@MrAlanSpencer) September 30, 2020
THE HOST SHOULD BE ABLE TO MUTE MICROPHONES. I can’t believe I want this to be more like zoom. #Debates2020
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) September 30, 2020
“Elections have consequences” #Debates2020
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 30, 2020
God Trump can barely put a sentence together who in O MY GOD HIS $70,000 HAIR IS SO BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T RESIST FUCK ME UP DADDY #2020NoJoke #Debates2020
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 30, 2020
The Biden economic recovery plan will create & retain millions of jobs to build a strong industrial base & supply chains led by small home-grown businesses to make sure we are never again left to depend on other countries in a crisis.#Debates2020
— Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 30, 2020
This debate is about good vs. evil. #Debates2020
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 30, 2020
Trump kids looking like they’re at a murder mystery dinner. #debates2020
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) September 30, 2020
This reminds me of beefing under the monkey bars at recess #Debates2020
— Lilly Singh (@Lilly) September 30, 2020
Joe coming out strong. #Debates2020
— Bradley Whitford (@BradleyWhitford) September 30, 2020
The Public overwhelming want to wait until after the election to appoint another Supreme Court Justice. Especially considering that this President lost the popular vote. #Debates2020 #WithBidenWeCan
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 30, 2020
I’d show up for @JoeBiden . I care about my children and really hate corrupt unethical people like Trump. Would you? #Debates2020 #doofus
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) September 30, 2020
Trump is nuts. #Debates2020
— Bradley Whitford (@BradleyWhitford) September 30, 2020
Dikcstain throwing temper tantrums and looking very unpresidential. Smoking Joe calling him a clown early on is a high point of 2020 #Debates2020
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) September 30, 2020
These are three grown professional men, right? #Debates2020
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) September 30, 2020
Even Law & Order is telling Trump to stop. #Debates2020 https://t.co/veriqZB5m0
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) September 30, 2020
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