The first presidential debate of 2016 was held yesterday in Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump had a contentious debate that drew an audience of over 80 million viewers. Last night’s debate was moderated by Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News.

Before the debate, many networks, stations, and websites set up live coverage, fact-checkers, and even emoji trackers to measure Americans’ interest in the debate, and to make sure the candidates’ claims were held in check.

The debate started with the topic of jobs and economic growth.Clinton set the tone by asking Americans to evaluate who was truly fit for the job as president, while Trump emphasized the importance of bringing jobs back from overseas. Both made their opening statements with no interruptions and relative civility.

However, the tension started to rise when the discussion got to free trade deals. Trump was constantly on the attack, calling out Clinton’s husband and former president Bill for approving NAFTA and slamming her flip-flop on the TPP. Clinton fired back by referencing job growth over Bill Clinton’s presidency and going after Trump’s tax plans, but couldn’t find how to respond to Trump’s bold yet questionable claim that she’s been stuck fighting ISIS “her entire adult life.”

the candidates aren’t even answering the questions, they are just small rampages with each candidate trying to one-up each other. #mvdebate

— meg (@TheMeganArnold) September 27, 2016

The discussion on taxes transitioned into Donald Trump’s tax returns, where Trump struggled to find a firm answer. While Clinton tried to use the opportunity to her advantage, Trump turned the situation into a shootout between his tax returns and Clinton’s controversial handling of emails. Throughout the debate, Holt struggled to control either the audience or the candidates interrupting one another.

The debate continued to escalate as Donald Trump’s birther conspiracy regarding Barack Obama was brought up by Holt, where Trump once again had trouble coming up with a clear response to Holt’s questions and Clinton’s attacks regarding Obama’s birth controversy. The discussion stemmed from Clinton and Trump discussing their plans on criminal justice reform and racial injustice.

Second-chance programs for criminals? You want to give second chances to people who deliberately break the LAW. Great idea! ? #mvdebate

— The Charles Barnes (@Charles3Barnes) September 27, 2016

Perhaps the most shocking moment of the night were Clinton and Trump’s exchange of attacks right before the final questions. Clinton countered Trump’s claim of lack of stamina with touting her experience with foreign policy and her visits of over 190 countries, while Trump called her qualifications “bad experience.” Both their statements were met with applause, despite Holt’s requests for the audience to remain silent throughout the debate.

All I want is a president that will defend the rights of ALL Americans – Neither candidate today will do that

— Tyler Burleyson (@BurleysonTyler) September 27, 2016

While there weren’t any other major or significant soundbites of note in the debate, the candidates’ mannerisms were noticeable throughout the debate. Both candidates exchanged sharp looks with each other while the other spoke.

Watching the candidates face while the other speaks has got to be the most entertaining part of this debate??

— kate (@kate_boyle45) September 27, 2016

The two candidates will take a break while the vice presidential debate between the two candidate’s VP picks will be hosted in Washington University in St. Louis, moderated by Martha Raddatz of ABC and Anderson Cooper of CNN. After that, two presidential debates remain on Oct. 9 and Oct. 19.

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