ABC's rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren't speaking

ABC News intends to mute the microphones of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris while their opponent speaks during an upcoming presidential debate, according to a copy of the formal rules obtained by CNN, but the Harris campaign is continuing to push back on the final sticking point.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 26, 2024Harris and Trump squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate
  2. Aug 27, 2024Harris, Trump debate over mic-muting
  3. Aug 29, 2024ABC’s rules for Sept. 10 Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking

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Last development · Aug 29, 2024 — ABC’s rules for Sept. 10 Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

4 viewpoints
PoliticusUSALeft· 761d ago

Trump Campaign Threatens To Back Out Of Debate Unless Mics Are Turned Off

SalonLeft· 761d ago

Harris campaign trolls Trump team for internal dispute on mic rules

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 761d ago· ran in 3 outlets

ABC’s rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking

CNNLean Left· 761d ago· ran in 3 outlets

ABC presidential debate rules show microphones will be muted, but Harris camp is still pushing back

New York TimesLean Left· 763d ago

Trump Suggests Debate Rules Are Set. Harris’s Team Says Otherwise.

Center

9 viewpoints
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· The Republic, KOB 4
The RepublicCenter· 761d ago

ABC's rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren't speaking

KOB 4Center· 761d ago

ABC's rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren't speaking

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 761d ago

ABC’s rules for Sept. 10 Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· KVIA El Paso, KTVZ Bend
KVIA El PasoCenter· 761d ago

ABC presidential debate rules show microphones will be muted, but Harris camp is still pushing back

KTVZ BendCenter· 761d ago

ABC presidential debate rules show microphones will be muted, but Harris camp is still pushing back

UPICenter· 762d ago

Trump agrees to debate rules, muted mics for Sept. 10 showdown with Harris

WMURCenter· 763d ago

Squabble over microphones ahead of first Harris-Trump debate

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8 viewpoints
Washington TimesLean Right· 761d ago

ABC News turns down Harris campaign request to unmute mics for debate

Hot AirRight· 761d ago

Confirmed: ABC Debate Mics Will Be Muted

Breitbart NewsRight· 761d ago

ABC News to Keep Debate Mics Muted, Rejecting Harris's Bid to Alter Rule

Legal InsurrectionRight· 761d ago

ABC News Rejects Kamala Demand To Change Debate Rules On Muted Mics

Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News
Breitbart NewsRight· 762d ago

Harris Campaign Opposes Donald Trump's Agreement on Muted Microphones for September 10 Debate

Breitbart NewsRight· 762d ago

Harris Campaign Opposes Donald Trump's Agreement on Muted Microphones for September 10 Debate

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DeadlineLean Left· 764d ago

“Stop Hiding Behind The Mute Button”: Kamala Harris’ Campaign In Debate Dispute With Trump Campaign Over Shutting Off Mics

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