The Late Show with Stephen Colbert covered the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Stephen Colbert poked fun at the debate, criticizing Trump's behavior and responses. He noted that Trump's debate strategy was to talk over everyone, and that he failed to condemn white supremacy when asked to do so. Colbert also joked about Trump's claims, such as saying he rescued the world of sports and that forest fires in California are not caused by climate change. The host expressed frustration with the debate format and the fact that Trump's loud outbursts dominated the conversation. He ended the segment by saying that the American people were hurt and angry after watching the debate, and that the country is at a serious moment with human lives and its future on the line.
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1. The text is a transcript of a TV show, "A Late Show" hosted by Stephen Colbert, discussing the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
2. The debate was moderated by Chris Wallace.
3. The debate was held after the first presidential debate.
4. Everyone on Joe Biden's side of the hall was wearing a mask, while most people on Trump's side, including his four children, were not.
5. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is a requirement that all guests wear masks.
6. Chris Wallace opened the debate by laying out the rules for the sparse audience.
7. The audience had promised to remain silent.
8. The debate started with a discussion on the coronavirus pandemic.
9. Trump bragged about how he's rescued the world of sports.
10. Trump tried to defend paying so little in taxes.
11. Joe Biden got fed up with Trump's interruptions and told him to let him finish his answers.
12. Trump tried to hit Joe Biden on his record.
13. Chris Wallace asked Trump if he would condemn white supremacists and militia groups, but Trump did not do so.
14. Trump explained the massive forest fires in California are not climate change's fault.
15. The debate ended with Trump ginning up fears about the next election.
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