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resident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump sparred on issues including the economy, abortion and immigration during their first presidential debate Thursday night.

Biden and Trump took the stage in Atlanta on Thursday night, as both candidates aimed to win over undecided voters who could determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election in key battleground states. CNN anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper moderated the debate.

Leading up to the debate, polls showed a close race, suggesting Biden and Trump are nearly tied for the national popular vote. Still, polls suggest Trump has a narrow lead in most of the battleground states, meaning both candidates faced high stakes as they sought to define themselves as the candidate best suited to lead the country for another four-year term.

Here is an overview of five key takeaways from the debate.

Biden faced backlash from both Democrats and Republicans over his performance. His voice sounded hoarse, particularly as the debate began, and his answers at times seemed muddled. As the debate approached the midpoint, he seemed a bit sharper. But he is still facing a wave of criticism over his performance, including new calls for him to step down from the campaign. A Biden aide, however, told Newsweek that the president was battling a cold during the debate.Biden and Trump both used the debate as an opportunity to dispel concerns about their age. Polls suggest many voters have questions about whether they are too old to serve another term, despite the candidates’ physicians not raising concerns about their mental fitness.