The Daily Signal By Rob Bluey
Following a public outcry, ABC News reversed its decision to deny The Daily Signal access to cover Tuesday’s presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia.
The event, which will take place at the National Constitution Center, is the only scheduled debate between Trump and Harris for the 2024 presidential election. ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the 90-minute debate, set for 9 p.m. Tuesday.
ABC News has DENIED my request for a @DailySignal media credential to cover the Trump-Harris presidential debate in Philadelphia.
The National Constitution Center, where the debate is being held, is a 160,000-square-foot building, yet “space is extremely limited.”
This is BS.… pic.twitter.com/DQnQGIBCEK
— Rob Bluey (@RobertBluey) September 6, 2024
Reporters from other media outlets are normally allowed to attend such newsworthy events (as I’ve done in the past), including a post-debate spin room. Unlike previous years, however, the Commission on Presidential Debates isn’t involved in the planning, leaving such decisions up to the corporate media behemoths instead.
In the case of Tuesday’s debate, ABC News worked with both campaigns to establish the rules. It also offered interested media outlets an opportunity to apply for press credentials.
In a tersely worded email sent at 12:40 a.m. Friday, ABC News cited a lack of space at the 160,000-square-foot National Constitution Center as the reason for denying The Daily Signal’s request:
Thank you for your interest in the ABC News’ Presidential Debate in Philadelphia, PA. Unfortunately, ABC News will not be able to offer you a media credential as space is extremely limited.
Following its decision Friday, several journalists and commentators expressed outrage at ABC News’ exclusion of The Daily Signal…
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