ABC News moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis shamelessly exhibited bias against former President Trump, issuing multiple "fact checks" while ignoring crucial topics and offering leniency to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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ABC's Biased Debate: A Disgrace to Presidential Elections
The ABC presidential debate on September 29, 2021, will be etched in history as a testament to media bias and journalistic malpractice. ABC News moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis repeatedly interrupted former President Trump with so-called "fact checks," while allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to make unsubstantiated claims without challenge.
The debate's focus on abortion rights, a topic that has been extensively discussed in the campaign, demonstrated ABC's preoccupation with partisan issues rather than pressing national concerns. Meanwhile, glaring omissions included the execution of American hostages by Iran, the imminent nuclear threat posed by Iran, the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs in China, and China's growing military buildup.
ABC's Biased Debate: A Disgrace to Presidential Elections
Observers were aghast at the moderators' silence on these critical matters. Could it be that ABC's parent company, Disney, feared upsetting the People's Republic of China and jeopardizing its business interests? Regardless of the reasons, the bias was undeniable.
In a post-debate interview, Trump rightly stated that the moderators were biased three-to-one against him. Conservative pundits unanimously agreed that Trump did not win the debate, with many criticizing it as an "awful performance." However, they universally condemned ABC and its moderators for their unfair and biased conduct.
ABC's Biased Debate: A Disgrace to Presidential Elections
This debate has been widely described as the worst moderated presidential debate since 1960. Its legacy will be one of journalistic malpractice and partisan bias. Muir and Davis have irreparably damaged their reputations, and their actions have also tarnished the ABC and Disney brands.
Ironically, the moderators' overzealous fact-checking of Trump may have inadvertently benefited him. The public outcry over their bias could galvanize Trump's supporters and sway undecided voters in his favor.
The ABC debate will serve as a cautionary tale for future presidential debates. Moderators must strive for objectivity and fairness, allowing candidates to present their views without interference. The integrity of our electoral process depends on it.
While Trump may have lost the debate in the eyes of many, the real loser was ABC and Disney. Their blatant bias and suppression of crucial news will forever stain their reputation and raise serious questions about their commitment to journalism.
As a co-moderator of five presidential primary debates, I am deeply concerned about the deterioration of debate standards. Moderators should prioritize basic fairness and allow candidates to engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas. The ABC debate was a shameful departure from these principles.
The GOP must remember the lesson learned from ABC's ambush and take collective action to ensure that such partisan bias does not repeat itself. Republicans should boycott ABC interviews and avoid giving any legitimacy to networks that prioritize partisan agendas over journalistic integrity.
The worst presidential debate in American history is a milestone that we hope will never be repeated. David Muir, Linsey Davis, and the entire ABC/Disney team will forever bear the responsibility for this debacle.
