Donald Trump and Joe Biden spar on economy and abortion at first presidential debate

Trump equivocated on whether he would accept the results of the November election, saying he would accept them if the vote was 'fair' and 'legal'

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta (Gerald Herbert/AP)

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump sparred over the economy, abortion and the Capitol riot at the first presidential debate of the 2024 US election cycle.

The two candidates strode on stage on Thursday evening and walked directly to their lecterns, avoiding a handshake.