Senator Marshall demands ABC News hand over Harris debate communications
- Senator Roger Marshall demanded ABC News provide communications with the Harris campaign before a recent debate, alleging bias against Trump.
- He expressed concerns about potential influence from the Harris campaign on the debate's proceedings and requested transparency.
- The situation raises questions about media bias and accountability in political coverage.
On a Wednesday, Republican Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas sent a letter to ABC News demanding the network provide any communications it had with the Kamala Harris campaign prior to a recent debate. He accused ABC News of displaying bias against former President Trump during the debate, claiming it was a 'three-on-one' attack against him. Marshall expressed concerns that the Harris campaign may have influenced the debate's proceedings to favor the Vice President and undermine Trump. In his letter, Marshall emphasized the need for transparency and accountability from mainstream media, questioning whether ABC News coordinated with the Harris campaign to manipulate the debate's questions and fact-checking. He requested a response by September 27, although the letter does not have the power to compel ABC News to release any documents. The debate itself saw Trump claiming victory despite criticism of his performance. He suggested that Harris may have received the questions in advance and implied she used an earpiece during the debate. Additionally, Trump ally Senator Tom Cotton criticized ABC for not correcting Harris's false statement regarding U.S. military personnel in combat zones. ABC News did not respond to requests for comment, while network colleagues defended their fact-checking efforts. The aftermath of the debate has sparked discussions about media bias and the role of news organizations in political events, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the Trump and Harris campaigns.