<p>Top headlines from legacy media outlets halfway through the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/debates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">debate</a> between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris painted a picture of Harris throwing punches and Trump on the defensive without mentioning the highly criticized ABC moderators.</p>
<p>Shortly into the debate, moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis began interrupting Trump to &#8220;fact-check&#8221; him on issues ranging from violent crime to abortion. Conservatives pointed out the moderators&#8217; apparent bias, but legacy media outlets such as CNN, NBC, and The New York Times focused on showing Harris on the &#8220;attack.&#8221;</p>
<p>CNN&#8217;s main headline during the second half of the debate read: &#8220;Harris puts Trump on defense.&#8221; The New York Times wrote a nearly identical headline: &#8220;Harris puts Trump on defense in fierce debate.&#8221; Meanwhile, NBC News wrote, &#8220;Trump spreads conspiracy theories, Harris attacks on Jan. 6 at debate.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;The former president defended the January 6 rioters and refused to acknowledge he lost the 2020 presidential election. He also repeated a false conspiracy theory,&#8221; CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-harris-debate-abc-09-10-24/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a>. The New York Times added, &#8220;Ex-President Gets Angry as Talk Turns to Jan. 6 and Ukraine War.&#8221; The Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/10/us/harris-trump-debate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Harris &#8220;rattled the former president with attacks focused on abortion, immigration and his relationships with dictators.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amiracist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amiracist.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723831707612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pyrv88A5nsmWM2F2Wr9As"><b>Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you.</b></a></p>
<p>As many conservatives pointed out on social media, Trump was forced to defend himself during the debate against claims from Harris and &#8220;fact-checks&#8221; from the ABC moderators. Muir interrupted the former president after he discussed allegations of Haitian migrants eating animals in Ohio, saying the city manager has said the allegations are unsubstantiated. Muir also &#8220;fact-checked&#8221; Trump on violent crime statistics, citing an FBI report. Trump fired back, saying the FBI report deflated the number of violent crimes.</p>
<p>Davis similarly stopped Trump when he pointed out that Democrats in some states allow abortions after birth. She claimed, &#8220;There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it&#8217;s born,&#8221; but that is not true. In Minnesota, the state led by her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz eliminated a legal obligation for doctors to provide life-saving care to a baby who survives an abortion attempt, Just The News <a href="https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/abortion/abc-news-debate-moderator-fact-checks-trump-botched-abortions-despite-8?utm_source=mux&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_campaign=social-media-autopost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;The moderators are the story of the evening. And it isn&#8217;t a good story,&#8221; Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro wrote.</p>
<p>&#8220;The pile-on against Trump is so bad and so obvious this will backfire,&#8221; political commentator Megyn Kelly said.</p>

<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>

Here’s How The Legacy Media Is Spinning The Debate

CONTINUE READING

Taxpayer-Funded Exorcisms? The Medicaid Debate Just Got Wild

WATCH: Footage Shows Engine Fly Off UPS Plane Before Crash Killed 15

Violent Teen Takeover Erupts Inside Chipotle As Officials Promise Parents Won’t Escape Blame

Secret Service Agent, Chinese Security Get Into Standoff During Trump Visit

Drinking Water For Thousands Threatened After Disturbing Discovery Underwater

Police ID Man Hit By Frontier Jet, Reveal Horrifying Final Moments

News and Analysis

Debates

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

Legacy Media

Media

Politics

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

— News and Analysis —

Here’s How The Legacy Media Is Spinning The Debate