Trump and Biden
Face Off in, Final Debate.
President
Donald Trump.
and Democratic
presidential candidate , Joe Biden.
met in Nashville for the debate, , moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News.
The debate marked the first face off
between the two candidates since
Trump's hospitalization for COVID-19. .
The tone of the debate was a stark departure
from the first debate, which was marked by
constant interruptions.
The coronavirus pandemic , dominated the first 20 minutes.
Trump defended the actions of his administration.
Biden criticized Trump's response, citing a death toll
in America that has exceeded 220,000 people.
Trump accused Biden of taking foreign money. , Biden responded by referencing recent
revelations about Trump's tax returns.
Biden also cited reports that
Trump has a bank account in China that
has been kept secret throughout his presidency.
China was a significant topic , in the early part of the debate.
Trump claimed that money from China has recently
subsidized farmers hurt by the U.S. / China trade war.
Biden stated the subsidies were paid for by taxpayers.
In regards to immigration, Trump laid the blame
for his administration's policy of child separation at the
border on the Obama administration.
The candidates were asked about , race in America.
Trump claimed that he was , "the least racist person in this room.".
Biden said that Trump
"has a dog whistle about as big as a foghorn.".
When asked how they would address voters that did not
vote for them during their potential inaugural address, .
Trump stated his message would be , "we are on the road to success.
Biden closed with the message that , "what is on the ballot this year is
the character of this country."