Staff Reports
Donald Trump emerged victorious in post-debate focus groups following the recent debate, while his chief opponent, David Muir of ABC News, found himself floundering in the ratings. It turns out even left-leaning viewers couldn’t stomach the one-sidedness of Muir’s performance, which makes one wonder if they’re embarrassed to admit they tuned in at all.
The numbers tell a fascinating story. Post-debate, a staggering 12% of Muir’s audience ditched the “World News Tonight” show. Fox News reported that the ratings took a nosedive from an already modest 7.6 million viewers to a mere 6.7 million over the subsequent three days. When audiences are unplugging from the debate coverage, it’s clear something went horribly wrong on the Muir front.
Muir and his co-host, Linsey Davis, made it their mission to fact-check Trump repeatedly—five times, to be precise—ironically showcasing their inability to apply the same rigor to Kamala Harris. Their strategy appeared to be an anti-Trump circus, leaving Harris free to spout her talking points while engaging in a friendly chat with Muir. It would almost be laughable if it weren’t so blatantly transparent.
Davies later explained that this approach stemmed from the fallout of a previous debate involving Biden and Trump. They felt compelled to correct statements made by candidates—though one could argue it wasn’t within their job description to play referee. While Biden’s lackluster performance had Democrats scrambling, it seems Muir and Davis took notes on how not to handle a debate, resulting in a clumsy display that might as well have been a campaign ad for Harris.
According to the Media Research Center’s findings, Muir’s “World News Tonight” has favored Harris overwhelmingly since her campaign launch, leading to zero negative statements about her but a staggering 93% negative narrative for Trump. With 25 glowing reports on Harris and a mere five positive notes for Trump, it’s as if the show was sponsored by the Harris campaign—certainly a curious way to maintain journalistic integrity.
David Muir's ABC News Ratings Fall After 'Debating' Trump https://t.co/wWWshgY7Sa
— JB (@JBRawhide) September 17, 2024
As this poorly masked display of bias continues to unfold, media commentators find themselves at a crossroads. When half the nation feels disrespected by the media’s antics against a candidate who received 80 million votes, a reckoning should be expected. The Democrats and their media allies have turned the coverage of events like the latest assassination attempt on Trump into a masterclass in projecting blame while avoiding their own culpability.
In this environment, where the Censorship Industrial Complex thrives on silencing dissent, the true challenge becomes promoting honest journalism. Supporters of conservative viewpoints need to rally around efforts that expose the blatant bias and absurdity of modern media narratives. Promoting robust debate and ensuring that every voice is heard remains crucial, as the fight for truth in reporting continues.
