Photos: Trump, Biden supporters watch the Atlanta debate

June 28, 2024

Images from Thursday watch parties, as supporters of Trump and Biden watch presidential candidates in their first 2024 debate.

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Georgia State Representative Shea Roberts, center, reacts early in the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Hasina Grimball, center, stands up to react during the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Sharon Bates, left, of South Fulton, and Akilah Raines, center, react during the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Monike Tucker, center, reacts during the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Tommie Campbell, center, reacts during the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Regina Portee, center, of Alpharetta, reacts during the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Michael lan, right, of Marietta watches as the debate begins. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Guests of the Atlanta Young Republicans and Greater Georgia gather at Hudson’s Grille Thursday June 27, 2024 to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Nell Goza, left, of Smyrna, and Georgia State Representative Shea Roberts, centre, reacts early in the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Derek ÒTonyÓ Stevenson supports a point Donald Trump makes during the debates, Guests of the Atlanta Young Republicans and Greater Georgia gather at HudsonÕs Grille Thursday June 27, 2024 to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Brad Carver and Marlena Holt prepare for the debate to begin. Guests of the Atlanta Young Republicans and Greater Georgia gather at HudsonÕs Grille Thursday June 27, 2024 to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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The Democratic Party’s Watch Party takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Georgia State Representative Shea Roberts, center, reacts early in the debate. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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