ABC News moderators faced criticism for showing extreme bias during the presidential debate, as they fact-checked Donald Trump but failed to do the same for Kamala Harris. David Muir and Linsey Davis were called out for asking Trump more aggressive questions, pressing him with follow-up inquiries, while allowing Harris to avoid answering questions and lie unchecked.

The left-wing bias of ABC News was evident in their pre-debate coverage, described by media analyst Stephen L. Miller as resembling "The View. " The moderators' handling of the debate drew ire, with Richard Grenell labeling Davis a "far-left activist" and political commentator Noah Pollak highlighting their protection of Harris from tough questions on controversial topics.

Critics, including Ann Coulter and Donald Trump Jr. , pointed out the apparent lack of fact-checking on Harris' statements compared to the scrutiny applied to Trump. Independent journalist Christopher Rufo criticized the moderators for biased fact-checking and questionable journalistic practices.

Conservative commentator AG noted the absence of fact-checks on Harris despite her inaccuracies during the debate, while Sirius XM host Megyn Kelly denounced Muir and Davis for their biased and unfair moderation. Kelly described it as one of the most biased debates she had ever seen, expressing disappointment in ABC.

Despite the moderators' attempts to challenge Trump, many believed that the bias displayed by ABC News would ultimately backfire. Seth Dillon, CEO of Babylon Bee, suggested that Harris was the "weakest link" due to the moderators' apparent protection of her during the debate.

Overall, the criticism of ABC News moderators centered around their perceived bias in favor of Harris and against Trump during the debate, with many questioning the fairness and integrity of their questioning and fact-checking practices.