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Harris Agrees to Muted Mics for ABC Debate Against Trump in Philadelphia

Sep 4, 2024, 09:22 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to the rules for next week's presidential debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump, which include muting microphones when it is not a candidate's turn to speak. The Harris campaign had initially expressed concerns that these rules would disadvantage the Vice President but ultimately accepted them in a letter to ABC News. The debate, hosted by ABC, will take place next Tuesday in Philadelphia. The Harris campaign had sought to change the rules for weeks but was unsuccessful. Despite agreeing to the rules, the Harris team remains hopeful for additional agreements.