DirecTV has rejected an offer from Disney that would’ve allowed for only three hours of coverage of the ABC Presidential debate between former President <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> and Vice President <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a> for blacked-out satellite customers amid its ongoing contract dispute with the satellite provider.
A statement on Tuesday from DirecTV to <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/directv-rejects-disney-offer-kamala-harris-donald-trump-debate-1236139895/">Variety</a> read, “Unfortunately, returning only Disney’s ABC stations from the entire portfolio of channels for a limited 3-hour window will cause customer confusion among those who would briefly see the debate only to lose the channel again shortly after.”
DirecTV said it had agreed to allow ABC to restore service for the ABC News presidential debate if Disney would &#8220;restore all the channels across its platforms through the end of &#8216;Monday Night Football&#8217; at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 17.”
“Returning the Disney-owned channels for the next week while we work to reach a new agreement would benefit customers who would regain access to ABC for the debate and the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 16 as well as their favorite college and professional football games on ABC and ESPN, ACC or SEC networks,” DirecTV said.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
DIRECTV agreed to return ABC in time for tonight’s Presidential Debate if Disney was also willing to return all its channels across platforms through the end of Monday Night Football on Sept. 17.
The Walt Disney Co. flat-out rejected DIRECTV’s request. <a href="https://t.co/SpZoxlPz6J">https://t.co/SpZoxlPz6J</a>
— DIRECTV News (@DIRECTVnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/DIRECTVnews/status/1833593608588468457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
However, “The Walt Disney Co. flat-out rejected DirecTV’s offer,” according to the satellite provider, Variety reported.
In an earlier statement obtained by The Daily Wire on Tuesday, a Disney spokesperson said that it would provide coverage of the three-hour debate where it would be available “widely across broadcast, cable and streaming.”
“Although we have yet to reach an agreement, we are providing a three-hour feed of ABC News coverage to all impacted DirecTV customers at no cost because we want all Americans to be able to view tonight’s debate at this important moment in our history,” the statement read. 
“We remain at the table negotiating with DirecTV and the restoration of our programming to their subscribers is completely within their control,” the statement from the Disney spokesperson added.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
To DirecTV customers: We did everything possible to make the ABC News presidential debate widely available to the American public – including giving DirecTV the ability to serve you with access to our debate coverage. They rejected that offer. If you are impacted by DirecTV’s… <a href="https://t.co/DuM1UwLkjc">pic.twitter.com/DuM1UwLkjc</a>
— ABC News (@ABC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1833624538585674230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
The announcement follows a report last week that more than 11 million DirecTV subscribers nationwide might not see the debate on their ABC News channel after it went dark on September 1 as the Walt Disney Company and the satellite subscription company remain in a carriage dispute, as previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/millions-might-not-see-trump-kamala-debate-due-to-ongoing-contract-dispute">reported</a>.
The existing contract expired on Sept. 1 with the news channel and dozens of others, like ESPN, FX, and Disney Jr going dark — with no current negotiations underway, a source told the outlet.
ABC News is scheduled to host what will likely be the one and only debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday.
Despite ABC News being blackout for DirecTV, customers who have Disney+, Hulu, or ABC News Live will be able to see Trump and Harris spar, as it will be streamed in real time, <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/09/harris-trump-debate-disney-directv-blackout-1236077163/">Deadline</a> noted.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/millions-might-not-see-trump-kamala-debate-due-to-ongoing-contract-dispute" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Millions Might Not See Trump-Kamala Debate Due To Ongoing Contract Dispute</a>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

DirecTV Rejects Disney Offer To Show ABC Presidential Debate For Blacked Out Customers

Bill Murray Reveals Movie Role He Still Regrets Not Taking

Trump Schools The Left, Answers ‘What Is A Woman?’

‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Revival Will Be Missing One Major Star Who Has Left Hollywood Behind

‘Scrubs’ Star Hits Back At Critics For Commenting On Her Health After Red Carpet

‘Nightmare’: ‘Baywatch’ Alum Recalls Horrifying 13-Year Ordeal Involving Female Stalker

‘Snow White’ Producer’s Son Destroys Rachel Zegler Amid Film’s Box Office Struggles

Entertainment

Celebrities

DirecTV

Disney

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

Presidential Debate

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— Entertainment —

DirecTV Rejects Disney Offer To Show ABC Presidential Debate For Blacked Out Customers