7 faces that perfectly sum up the first presidential debate

ByALEX MEIER WABC logo
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Pundits may be discussing the fiery exchange of words during the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but the candidates' colorful facial expressions told a story on its own. Here are the seven faces that essentially sum up Monday's debate.

1. Clinton: "He paints such a dire, negative picture of black communities in our country."

Trump: *Sigh*

2. Trump: Secretary Clinton? Yes?

Clinton: *Nods*

Trump: Is that OK? Good. I want you to be very happy. It's very important to me.

3. Clinton: I want to build an economy that works for everyone.

Trump: *side-eye*

4. Clinton: "There are different views about what's good for our country, our economy, and our leadership in the world."

5. Trump: "I will release (my tax returns) as soon as the - look, I've been under audit almost for 15 years."

Clinton: *Laughs*

6. Clinton: "I know Donald is very praiseworthy of Vladimir Putin"

Trump: "Wrong."

7. Trump: "No wonder you've been fighting ISIS your entire adult life."

BONUS: The epitome of Lester Holt's moderating experience.

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