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.
- He accused the network of bias against Trump and suggested the Harris campaign may have influenced the debate.
- Marshall's request for transparency raises concerns about media integrity and its role in political debates.
On a recent 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 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 has not commented on the senator's letter, while network colleagues have addressed the debate's aftermath, with some fact-checking claims made during the event. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and media outlets, raising questions about the integrity of debate coverage and the role of media in political discourse.