It was a metaphor for a divided country.
Over 18 million Americans have already cast their vote whilst the incumbent Donald Trump and democratic contender Joe Biden took questions from prospective voters just 18 days away from Election Day.
Two Town Hall events, held simultaneously, replaced the 2nd presidential debate that was canceled in the wake of Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis. They highlighted the sharp contrast between the two candidates’ approach to American politics but, more critically, offered insight to their approach to a forthcoming constitutional crisis.