Congress demands ABC News and Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign disclose any communication regarding debate questions after allegations of bias and insider tips surface. Senators J.D. Vance and Roger Marshall voice concerns.
ABC News Denies Sharing Debate Questions with Kamala Harris
Whistleblower Affidavit Sparks Controversy
A whistleblower affidavit claims that ABC News provided Vice President Kamala Harris with debate questions ahead of time, giving her an unfair advantage. This accusation arose after Donald Trump implied Harris would find a way to cheat, due to her connections with Disney executive Dana Walden. The affidavit, shared by a user on the social platform X, alleges that certain topics were restricted to favor Harris.
Senators Demand an Investigation
Senators J.D. Vance and Roger Marshall have publicly expressed their outrage. Vance, in an interview with DailyMail.com, called it a “national scandal” if the allegations were true, while Marshall wrote to the ABC News president, questioning the debate’s impartiality and alleging that the moderators had a pre-set agenda. They demand transparency from both the network and the Harris campaign regarding these accusations.
ABC News and Harris Campaign Respond
ABC News responded by stating that both campaigns agreed to the debate’s rules, which included no advance sharing of questions. The whistleblower, reportedly an ABC staffer, claims the network’s journalistic integrity has shifted, prioritizing external influences over unbiased reporting. The Harris campaign has not officially commented on the whistleblower’s claims.
Vance Continues to Debate
Despite concerns about bias, Senator J.D. Vance remains committed to participating in an upcoming debate against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on October 1, hosted by CBS. He acknowledged the potential for bias but stressed the importance of debating, regardless of circumstances.