Viewers and political commentators have criticized ABC News moderators Linsey Davis and David Muir for what many perceived as clear bias against former President Donald Trump during Tuesday night’s debate against Kamala Harris.

The 90-minute debate, which was the first and only scheduled between the two candidates, drew sharp reactions online, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where many accused the moderators of disproportionately fact-checking and interrupting Trump while giving Harris a pass.

Throughout the debate, viewers noticed a disparity in how follow-up questions were handled.

Conservative media figures, including Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell, were quick to point out the imbalance. Bozell posted, "So now it’s Harris, Linsey, and Muir v. Trump – just as we said it would be."

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One of the more notable fact-checks came during a discussion on abortion. Trump referenced a 2019 video of former Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, which was widely criticized at the time.

Trump’s point highlighted the Democratic Party's extreme positions on late-term abortion, claiming that some Democrats support abortion even after birth.

Moderator Linsey Davis interrupted Trump, declaring, "There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it’s born."

This fact-check drew significant backlash from conservative commentators, who argued that Trump’s point had merit.

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The Washington Examiner noted that states like Minnesota do not require life-saving care for babies born after botched abortions, lending credibility to Trump’s statement.

Another contentious moment came when Trump brought up allegations that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets—claims that have circulated in some communities.

Moderator David Muir immediately pushed back, stating that the city manager had denied any credible reports of such incidents.

Trump responded by questioning the reliability of the source, claiming that local authorities might be covering up the situation.

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Despite the moderators’ repeated fact-checks of Trump, they were noticeably silent when Harris made several questionable claims.

Harris falsely accused Trump of referring to white supremacists in Charlottesville as "fine people" in 2017—a statement that has long been debunked, as Trump specifically condemned white supremacists in his remarks. However, neither Davis nor Muir stepped in to correct Harris.

Additionally, Harris’s assertion that Trump would sign a national abortion ban, despite his stated position of leaving the issue to the states, went unchecked by the moderators.

The lack of balance in the fact-checking led many conservative commentators to accuse the moderators of favoring Harris.

Fox News contributor Joe Concha tweeted, "ABC News moderators not pressing back on Kamala’s mistruths whatsoever. What a joke." Similarly, Megyn Kelly called the debate “a disgraceful failure” and slammed the moderators as "biased" and "unfair."

The disparity in questioning extended beyond fact-checks. Trump faced repeated challenges on topics such as his handling of January 6, 2021, and his comments on race, while Harris largely avoided any tough questioning on the Biden-Harris administration's handling of crime, inflation, or the border crisis—issues central to the 2024 election.

Critics noted that Harris is in a difficult position, as she cannot easily campaign on fixing these problems without acknowledging the failures of the administration in which she serves.

By the end of the debate, conservative commentators and viewers alike were calling the event a “three-on-one partisan hit job,” with many arguing that the moderators seemed to be working alongside Harris rather than maintaining impartiality.

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The bias allegations fueled further distrust among Trump supporters toward mainstream media outlets, with Trump Jr. tweeting, "The Fake News is the enemy of the people!"

As the 2024 election race continues to intensify, the fallout from this debate highlights the ongoing tension between Trump’s campaign and the media.

Many now speculate whether Trump will agree to future debates without assurances of a more balanced and fair moderation.

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