Kamala Harris Did Not Receive Debate Questions Early, Says ABC

ABC News has categorically denied allegations that Vice President Kamala Harris received advance notice of questions for her debate with former President Donald Trump.

The network responded to the claims with a firm statement, asserting, “Absolutely not. Harris was not given any questions before the debate.”

ABC has denied Vice President Kamala Harris was given advance notice of questions ahead of the presidential debate. AFP via Getty Images

The denial follows Trump’s claims of unfairness regarding the debate on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Trump, who described the discussion as “unfair” and “rigged,” suggested that Harris seemed unusually prepared, telling Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” that her familiarity with the questions was suspicious.

ABC’s debate rules explicitly stated that “no topics or questions will be shared in advance with campaigns or candidates.” The network also confirmed that none of Harris’s aides had contact with debate moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis before the event.

The point-blank denial comes after Trump floated the idea that Harris had been given a head on what questions to expect. AP

In the aftermath of the debate, Trump criticised ABC and the moderators for their fact-checking efforts, calling the discussion a “three-on-one” situation. He argued that the moderators unfairly corrected him while failing to address similar issues with Harris.

ABC’s debate rules had spelt out that “no topics or questions will be shared in advance with campaigns or candidates.” MICHAEL LE BRECHT II / ABC NEWS

Trump’s campaign has continued to contend that Harris received an unfair advantage during their first and potentially only presidential debate, further fuelling the ongoing discussion on the event’s fairness.

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