Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans criticized the ABC News presidential debate, claiming it was unfair towards the GOP nominee. Trump accused the moderators of siding with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris by fact-checking his claims. However, public perception of the moderators’ fairness was more evenly split among respondents.
During the debate, Trump’s claims about abortion and Haitian migrants were challenged by the moderators. Senator Lindsey Graham called it a “terribly moderated debate” and claimed it was biased against Trump. Trump defended his statements about Haitian migrants even though they were debunked by fact-checkers.
Following the debate, Trump called for another debate, but Harris has not agreed to a specific date. Meanwhile, Fox News has renewed its offer to host a debate in October. The Harris campaign has expressed willingness to participate in another debate, with campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon stating that Vice President Harris is ready for a second debate.
Trump touted his performance on social media and criticized Harris for wanting another debate due to her perceived loss. Despite the criticism and calls for a second debate, the future of another debate remains uncertain as both campaigns continue to negotiate.
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