Ford's Poland Comment (1976): During a debate with Jimmy Carter, President Gerald Ford mistakenly stated, "There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe," which was inaccurate and widely criticized.
Reagan's Age Quip (1984): When questioned about his age during a debate with Walter Mondale, Ronald Reagan famously quipped, "I will not make age an issue of this campaign.
Dukakis's Death Penalty Question (1988): When asked whether he would support the death penalty if his wife were raped and murdered.
Bush's Watch Glance (1992): President George H.W. Bush was caught glancing at his watch during a town hall debate, which gave the impression that he was uninterested and impatient
Gore's Sighs (2000): Al Gore's audible sighs and visible frustration during his debate with George W. Bush were seen as condescending and disrespectful.
Obama's "Likeable Enough" Comment (2008): During a primary debate with Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama's comment, "You're likable enough, Hillary," was perceived as patronizing.
Romney's "Binders Full of Women" (2012): Mitt Romney's comment about having "binders full of women" while discussing his efforts to hire more women was widely mocked and criticized for its awkward phrasing.
Trump's Interruptions (2020): The first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was marked by frequent interruptions and heated exchanges, with Biden at one point telling Trump, "Will you shut up, man?"