Trump Criticizes ABC Debate Moderation and Fox News Anchors
Published On Sep 11, 2024, 9:52 AM
Former President Donald Trump criticized ABC News and Fox News in an interview on "Fox & Friends" after his recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming ABC's moderators were biased against him. Trump asserted that ABC lost credibility due to their fact-checking during the debate while he felt Harris was treated more favorably. Surprisingly, he also complimented CNN's past coverage. Trump distanced himself from a potential debate on Fox, expressing a preference for other moderators over the network's usual anchors.
Stock Forecasts
DIS
Negative
Trump's strong critique of media outlets, especially given his influence among Republican voters, may affect advertising revenues for ABC, while also impacting Fox News as they navigate Trump's dissatisfaction. Additionally, Trump's remarks may energize his base, potentially benefiting political candidates affiliated with him.
FOX
Negative
Fox News could face challenges in maintaining viewership if Trump discourages attendance at their debates. However, being a major source of conservative news, they are likely to retain a solid viewer base despite these criticisms.
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