{"id":2339530,"date":"2024-09-11T00:52:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T04:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abc-moderators-called-out-as-double-standard-becomes-evident-a-disgraceful-failure\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T00:55:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T04:55:23","slug":"abc-moderators-called-out-as-double-standard-becomes-evident-a-disgraceful-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abc-moderators-called-out-as-double-standard-becomes-evident-a-disgraceful-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC Moderators Called Out as Double Standard Becomes Evident: &#8216;A Disgraceful Failure&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabc-moderators-called-out-as-double-standard-becomes-evident-a-disgraceful-failure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2339530&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Tuesday night debate between former President\u200d Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was \u2062criticized for being unbalanced, with Trump facing a three-on-one scenario against two ABC moderators, David\u200d Muir and Linsey Davis. The \u2062moderators rigorously questioned and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/under-trump-americans-have-seen-their-best-wage-growth-in-40-years\/\" title=\"Under Trump, Americans Have Seen Their Best Wage Growth In 40 Years\">fact-checked<\/a> Trump while allowing\u2064 Harris to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-chinese-ownership-of-u-s-land-threatens-national-security\/\" title=\"The Risks of Chinese Ownership of U.S. Land on National Security\">evade similar scrutiny<\/a>, raising concerns \u2064over fairness. Harris reportedly \u2063made multiple false \u2063statements without facing\u200d fact-checking, notably regarding the Charlottesville\u200b incident. Many \u200dobservers, including talk show host Megyn Kelly, highlighted the \u200bmoderators&#8217; biased behavior, asserting \u2062it undermined the integrity of the debate. Political commentators suggested \u200bthat the\u200d moderators\u2019 lopsided approach\u2063 might inadvertently benefit Trump\u200c by drawing attention to their bias. the debate \u2064was viewed as one-sided and\u2062 lacking in fair discourse.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday night&rsquo;s debate was by no means a fair fight.<\/p>\n<p>The debate marked the first time that former President Donald Trump clashed with Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-kamala-harris-gets-desperate-looks-stupid-attacking-trump-something-already-debunked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamala Harris<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many supporters of both candidates &mdash; as well as moderates still making up their minds on who to vote for &mdash; were looking forward to seeing the two candidates go head-to-head<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Tuesday night&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anita-dunn-blames-horrible-attacks-by-democrats-and-press-for-forcing-biden-out-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Anita Dunn blames \u2018horrible attacks\u2019 by Democrats and press for forcing Biden out - Washington Examiner\">debate didn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t provide us with a one-on-one debate.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it was three-on-one.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>ABC&rsquo;s two moderators, news anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis, constantly attacked, fact-checked and pressed Trump to answer questions.<\/p>\n<p>When it came to Harris, the kid gloves were on; they barely pressed her at all, even when she refused to answer questions.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, Kamala Harris lied on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-10-best-jim-acosta-moments\/\" title=\"Top 10 &#039;Best&#039; Jim Acosta Moments\">multiple occasions<\/a> and didn&rsquo;t receive one fact check.<\/p>\n<p>One such example of this was when Harris d the tired &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-dems-use-fine-people-hoax-trump-impeachment-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very fine people<\/a>&rdquo; quote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">She completely lied about Charlottesville and the ABC moderators did absolutely nothing<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owPOsrMmhU\">pic.twitter.com\/owPOsrMmhU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Greg Price (@greg_price11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greg_price11\/status\/1833686182556754009?\">September 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Many of the night&rsquo;s questions were simply asking the two candidates how they felt about various Trump controversies like the Jan. 6 incursion and the 2020 election.<\/p>\n<p>When Trump defended himself, the moderators attempted to fact-check him and then handed the microphone to Harris, so she could continue the criticism.<\/p>\n<p>The one-sidedness of the whole affair wasn&rsquo;t lost on many who quickly took to X to comment on the ridiculousness of it all.<\/p>\n<p>Talk show host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/megyn-kelly-tracks-veterans-served-tim-walz-got-absolutely-no-integrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Megyn Kelly<\/a>, who&rsquo;s served as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-why-does-fox-news-keep-chris-wallace\/\" title=\"Trump: &#039;Why Does Fox News Keep Chris Wallace?&#039;\">presidential debate moderator<\/a> herself, certainly took exception with ABC News.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Omg MORE FACT CHECKING FROM ABC &ndash; THIS IS THE WORST ANCHOR PILE-ON I HAVE EVER SEEN. 3 against 1<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megynkelly\/status\/1833685086492832122?\">September 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Omg MORE FACT CHECKING FROM ABC &mdash; THIS IS THE WORST ANCHOR PILE-ON I HAVE EVER SEEN. 3 against 1,&rdquo; Kelly wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">These moderators are a disgraceful failure and this is one of the most biased, unfair debates I have ever seen. Shame on you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ABC?\">@ABC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megynkelly\/status\/1833683354316591385?\">September 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These moderators are a disgraceful failure and this is one of the most biased, unfair debates I have ever seen. Shame on you [ABC],&rdquo; she added in another post.<\/p>\n<p>Political commentators Glenn Greenwald and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/conservative-pundit-matt-walsh-tricks-prominent-anti-racist-author-paying-reparations-producer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Walsh<\/a> also pointed out the insane bias of the moderators.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ironically the moderators are winning this debate for Trump by being so insanely lopsided and biased against him. They are now the story of the night. Which is a win for Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1833685487216689396?\">September 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Ironically the moderators are winning this debate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sound-familiar-trump-uses-kamala-harris-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> by being so insanely lopsided and biased against him. They are now the story of the night. Which is a win for Trump,&rdquo; Walsh wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">David Muir is criticizing and attacking Trump more than Kamala is.<\/p>\n<p>Kamala can relax because the ABC &ldquo;moderators&rdquo; are handling the debate for her.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ggreenwald\/status\/1833685173101056492?\">September 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;David Muir is criticizing and attacking Trump more than Kamala is,&rdquo; Greenwald wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Kamala can relax because the ABC &lsquo;moderators&rsquo; are handling the debate for her.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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It was the first encounter between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and many supporters of both candidates, along with undecided voters, were eager to witness a direct confrontation. However, instead of a one-on-one debate, it turned into a three-on-one situation.<\/p>\n<p>ABC&#8217;s moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, consistently challenged Trump with questions and fact-checks while giving Harris minimal scrutiny; they hardly pressed her even when she dodged questions. Notably, Harris made several false statements without facing any fact-checking from the moderators. For instance, she misrepresented the events in Charlottesville but received no pushback from ABC.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the questions posed during the debate revolved around various controversies involving Trump such as the January 6 incident and the 2020 election results. When Trump defended himself against these inquiries, the moderators attempted to fact-check him before allowing Harris to continue her criticisms. The apparent bias did not go unnoticed by viewers who quickly took to social media to express their disbelief at how unbalanced it all seemed.<\/p>\n<p>Talk show host Megyn Kelly criticized ABC News for their handling of the debate: &#8220;Omg MORE FACT CHECKING FROM ABC \u2013 THIS IS THE WORST ANCHOR PILE-ON I HAVE EVER SEEN. 3 against 1,&#8221; she tweeted. She further condemned them for what she deemed an unfair approach: &#8220;These moderators are a disgraceful failure&#8230; Shame on you @ABC.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Political commentators like Glenn Greenwald and Matt Walsh also highlighted this bias in moderation. Walsh noted that ironically, by being so biased against Trump, the moderators inadvertently helped his case by becoming part of the narrative themselves: &#8220;They are now the story of the night,&#8221; he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Greenwald added that Muir was more critical towards Trump than Harris herself had been during their exchanges: &#8220;Kamala can relax because the ABC &#8216;moderators&#8217; are handling the debate for her.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2339531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Presidential-Debate.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[7261,40615,33295,22276],"class_list":["post-2339530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abc","tag-double-standard","tag-media-criticism","tag-moderators"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Presidential-Debate.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2339530"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2339530\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2339531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2339530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2339530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2339530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}