Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is continuing to address the issue of muted vs unmuted microphones at the upcoming presidential debate hosted by ABC News. The campaign's deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks, expressed amusement at the situation, stating that they believed the matter was settled, but Trump's handlers are now indicating that his microphone will be muted. Fulks emphasized the uncertainty surrounding Trump's stance on the issue, as he initially expressed a preference for unmuted microphones before his team reversed course.
ABC News reportedly intends to mute both Trump and Harris' microphones while their opponent is speaking during the debate, according to formal rules obtained by a source. This decision has led to speculation within the Harris campaign, with senior adviser Brian Fallon suggesting that Trump's handlers lack confidence in his ability to engage in live debate with Vice President Harris.
