First Presidential Debate Verdict: Did Trump's performance earn him a 1-0 lead over Biden?

Following the debate, a CNN poll revealed that 67% of viewers believed Trump emerged as the winner, while 33% favoured Biden. This marked a significant shift from CNN's post-2020 debate poll, where 53% viewed Biden as the winner compared to 39% for Trump. Viewers expressed concerns over Biden's leadership abilities, underscoring doubts about his performance.