The debate will feature muted mics, strict time limits, no opening statements, and brief closing remarks.
As the nation braces for the first 2024 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, all eyes are on ABC News, the host of this high-stakes political showdown.Two seasoned journalists, David Muir and Linsey Davis, will steer the 90-minute debate, which will take place on September 10 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
CNN faced criticism for not issuing real-time corrections when Trump made false claims during his June debate against President Joe Biden, whose poor performance preceded his withdrawal from the presidential race. Rick Klein, ABC News' political director, provided insight into the network's stance on real-time fact-checking during the debate in an interview with The New York Times.'I don't think it's a 'yes' or 'no' proposition,' Klein stated.
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