Trump-Harris Debate Microphones Muted While Other Speaks

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off Tuesday night in Philadelphia for their first and potentially only debate before the November election, a high-stakes opportunity with the potential to further upend an already tumultuous race. #harris #trump #debate #election #politics #news #biden

The debate, set in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, is a crucial test for the vice president and former president. Harris, a former prosecutor who hasn’t debated in years, has yet to fully detail her agenda and vision. Trump, a convicted felon, has struggled to define his new opponent after President Joe Biden dropped out – and faces the reality that his age, 78, is a big liability.

Harris, 59, has enjoyed a surge in momentum and fundraising since replacing Biden at the top of the ticket, but polls show the race is close. Expect the two candidates to spar over the economy, border security and abortion access as they strive to win over undecided voters and energize their supporters.

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[judybassett]

OMG can you guys EVER tell the truth!!!

[pauletteherzog]

You LOVE to change the rules as they benefit you.

[SWINDYPANTS]

When I search Trump debate all I see is CNN, MSNBC, and other known sources of bias. I am yet to find a non left leaning short.
We all know why, the algorithms are tailored against those who speak up.

[proudpatriot]

Trump is literally debating 3 people by himself.

[rrichard]

It’s unfair that they want him to answer questions but when he ask them to answer questions related to her bullshit they deflect the question.

[davidcook]

It's bullshit, not a real debate, if you can't do an old fashioned debate, then go home

[fredflintstone]

If the mic is off so the other doesn’t interrupt then the mic’s of the the moderators should be off to. How come they are allowed to openly talk over Trump as he’s giving his answer that they don’t want us to hear?

[JustAGalAndHerDog]

Lies. I cried 8 years ago but I’ve since seen and felt democracy take a dive. Now I’ll vote TRUMP and I’m not ashamed to have my own voice anymore!

[beingkindapissedoff]

Trumps mic was muted because his “debate” style is just talking louder and faster than the other person which leaves no room for actual discussion.

[ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

They kept forgetting to mute the microphone for Harris

[Pointerfinger_]

It was definitely unmuted. She talks over him.

[rickhall]

😂😂😂 This was a 3 on 1 "debate"

[waw]

No, you wanted Kamala to have the opportunity to be nasty to President Trump, like she was to Pence.

[crystalkco]

I thought this guy was Steve from Blues Clues

[vvr]

Let’s have Kamala do a debate on Fox News, but she won’t. She’s scared too!

[anthonyspurgin]

Steve from Blues Clues became a reporter

[flanderg]

Either way, with these 2, you going to get finger pointing and hear nothing new.

[Norego.Newzealand]

They did it because biden needed a long time to process anything at all if ever and trump is witty so they left it that way to give Harris a chance😂😂😂 what a joke.

[macmac]

Harris would not do the debate if it was not on her terms

[christophermichalek]

It’s pretty obvious who the network wants to win. 3.5 years in office but I have to vote for her to get cheaper prices at the grocery store. Next four years are going to be a living hell!!