Trump Wins Debate in 1 Phrase: Joe, I've Done More in 47 Months Than You Did in 47 Years

By Randy DeSoto September 29, 2020 at 7:29pm

President Donald Trump delivered one of the most memorable lines of the night during Tuesday’s presidential debate after Democratic nominee Joe Biden accused him of being the worst president in U.S. history.

The two were debating the best way forward for the economy and Biden promised his plan to revitalize the economy would be worker-focused and would include eliminating the Trump tax cuts.

“But why didn’t you do it in the last 25 years?” Trump asked.

“Because you weren’t president screwing things up,” Biden said.

“You are the worst president that America’s ever had,” the Democrat added.

“Hey, Joe, let me just tell you, Joe, in 47 months I’ve done more than you’ve done in 47 years,” Trump replied.

TRUMP: “I’ve done more in 47 months than you’ve done in 47 years” pic.twitter.com/lA833TEuvJ

— Benny (@bennyjohnson) September 30, 2020

Trump cited rebuilding the military and reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The U.S. economy was experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley tweeted in response, “Trump: ‘I’ve done more in 47 months than you’ve done in 47 years.’ Case closed.”

Trump: “I’ve done more in 47 months than you’ve done in 47 years.” Case closed.

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) September 30, 2020

The two candidates also clashed over whether the economy should be shut down again.

“People want their schools open. They don’t want to be shut down. They don’t want their states shut down,” Trump said.

.@realDonaldTrump and @JoeBiden clash over how to reopen America’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic:

TRUMP: “People want their schools open. They don’t want to be shut down. They don’t want their states shut down.”

BIDEN: “They want to be safe.” #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/nsFTl2FklE

— Young Americans for Liberty (@YALiberty) September 30, 2020

“I look at New York. It’s so sad what’s happening in New York,” he continued.

“People want their places open.”

Biden countered, “People want to be safe.”

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars