Overview
- Trump conflated clean water and air with addressing the climate crisis, ignoring the broader issue of global warming.
- He falsely claimed his administration had the best environmental numbers ever, despite rolling back numerous protections.
- Trump leaked his debate talking points on social media, revealing a strategy focused on attacking Biden's policies.
- Biden countered by highlighting his administration's significant climate legislation and criticized Trump's environmental inaction.
- The debate showcased stark differences in the candidates' approaches to climate change and environmental policy.