ABC responds to whistleblower’s rigging charges during presidential debate, 'we stuck to the debate guidelines’

ABC News has denied claims that it provided questions in advance to Kamala Harris before her debate with former President Donald Trump. These allegations stem from an unverified document, purportedly a sworn affidavit, that appeared online. The document, which is said to be signed by a notary public on September 9, suggests there was close collaboration between ABC News and Harris’s team.

The document claims that a male staff member, who has worked at ABC for ten years, wrote it. It alleges that ABC News agreed to conditions that would benefit Harris in the debate, including giving her the questions ahead of time. This document surfaced on the social media account of Philip Anderson, a right-wing influencer and January 6 participant, two days after the debate.

ABC News has issued a statement saying, "ABC News followed the debate that both campaigns agreed on and which clearly state: No topics or questions will be shared in advance with campaigns or candidates."



The document has gained traction online, shared by notable figures such as billionaire Bill Ackman and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Ackman commented, "This looks credible," while Greene initially shared a false report that the whistleblower had died in a car crash, a claim she later corrected.

The document also alleges that Harris would not be subject to the same fact-checking as Trump and that she would not be asked about certain topics. However, there is no proof that the affidavit was written on the date claimed, and the necessary notary public seal is missing.

The controversy continues to stir debate on social media, with one post featuring the document garnering nearly 8 million views within 24 hours.