The Federalist: Complaints Ask FEC, FCC To Investigate ABC For Breaking Broadcast And Donation Rules In Debate
The following article written by Beth Brelje appeared October 5, 2024 on thefederalist.com.
Remember that brazenly biased presidential debate on Sept. 10, hosted by ABC television? The one where ABC moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis “fact-checked” former President Donald Trump five times and Vice President Kamala Harris, not at all? The one advertised as a legitimate debate that felt more like a 90-minute campaign commercial for Harris?
The Center for American Rights has filed complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), asking these agencies to hold ABC and its local affiliate accountable on two matters: an alleged campaign donation violation, and a concern about its television broadcast license.