ABC's David Muir <a href="https://twitchy.com/samj/2024/09/12/cooke-kessler-n2400847" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">didn't exactly cover himself in glory</a> during the debate. From ignoring the fact Kamala Harris told him she'd ban <a href="https://twitchy.com/samj/2024/09/12/cooke-kessler-n2400847" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guns and failing to fact check her on it</a> to lying <a href="https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2024/09/15/nyc-subway-murders-soar-60-n2400990" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">about crime being down</a> (it's not).

Millions of people watched the debate, and they weren't happy with Muir's performance, and now his ABC show -- 'World News Tonight' -- is dropping like a stone in the ratings.

 {ai:summary}<p>David Muir faced significant criticism for his moderation during a recent debate, as he neglected to fact-check Vice President Kamala Harris' statements and misrepresented crime trends. Following this, his ABC show, 'World News Tonight,' experienced a rating decline of nearly 1 million viewers.</p><p>Many viewers expressed dissatisfaction with Muir's performance, attributing this poor reception to perceived media bias and calling for accountability through ratings. The sentiment is that a notable decrease in viewership should reflect the audience's discontent with biased reporting. #politics</p>

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