Americans react to the highly anticipated presidential debate: See photos

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The first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was held Thursday night.

The televised event, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, was moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper. Social media reacted to Biden and Trump's answers on serious issues, including abortion and immigration.

One notable moment that had the biggest reaction from viewers was when, when asked about age concerns, the two started to go back and forth about golf.

People gathered across the country, from living rooms to local bars, to watch and react.

See photos of people's reactions at watch parties around the country

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Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for Paste BN. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.