President Donald Trump’s demeanor in the first presidential debate, which some have characterized as “out-of-control,” was no surprise. As the 90 minutes wore on, he became increasingly red-faced, reflecting an escalating fever pitch that crested twice: first, when he refused the invitation of moderator Chris Wallace to condemn violent white supremacists; second, when he met Joe Biden’s mention of his late son Beau with a chilling attack on Hunter Biden’s history of addiction.
