debate discussions between ABC News and Harris

Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas has raised concerns regarding ABC News's coverage of the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. In a letter, he highlighted that Trump was fact-checked multiple times during the debate, while Harris received no such scrutiny. Marshall accused the network and moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis of exhibiting a biased agenda against Trump, which he claims was evident to the 67 million viewers. Marshall's letter demands transparency from ABC News, requesting the release of all correspondence and records related to the Harris campaign and the network prior to the debate scheduled for September 10. He also seeks internal communications among ABC employees and between the network and the Harris campaign to investigate potential biases. Additionally, the letter points out that Dana Walden, co-chairwoman of ABC News's parent company, has been a long-time donor to Harris's political campaigns, raising further questions about impartiality. Harris has previously referred to Walden as an 'extraordinary friend,' which adds to the scrutiny surrounding the debate's fairness. Despite the backlash against ABC News, Trump has expressed disinterest in participating in another debate with Harris, suggesting that her request for a rematch stems from his previous victory. Marshall has set a deadline of September 27 for ABC News to respond to his inquiries regarding the alleged bias.