During a recent presidential debate, a lighter moment unfolded as former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden exchanged jibes not over policy but their golf swings and physical fitness. The discussion took an unexpected turn from traditional debate topics when Trump touted his health and cognitive test results, linking them to his prowess on the golf course.
Trump recently boasted about winning two club championships, claiming, “To do that, you have to be quite smart, and you have to be able to hit the ball a long way. And I do it. He doesn’t do it. He can’t hit a ball 50 yards.” He challenged Biden’s ability in golf, asserting that Biden challenged him to a golf match but could hardly hit the ball.
In response, Biden quipped about Trump’s physical appearance and then accepted Trump’s challenge, stating, “Look, I’d be happy to have a driving contest with him. I got my handicap, which, when I was vice president, was down to a 6.” The banter escalated when Trump dismissed Biden’s claim about his handicap, to which Biden corrected himself, admitting to an 8 handicap but standing by his capabilities.
The exchange climaxed with Trump urging decorum, “Let’s not act like children,” to which Biden retorted, “You are a child.” This back-and-forth provided a moment of levity in a heated debate, showcasing a different competitive spirit between the two candidates.
Moderator Dana Bash struggled to steer the conversation back to more pressing national issues as the audience reacted to the unusual debate between the presidential candidates about golf skills and fitness levels.