Disney Exec Dana Walden Denies Bias in ABC Presidential Debate
Walden dismisses claims that her friendship with Kamala Harris influenced the debate moderation, asserting ABC News' professionalism.
- Dana Walden, a senior Disney executive, refuted allegations that her close friendship with Vice President Kamala Harris led to bias in the recent ABC Presidential Debate.
- Walden described ABC News as a professional organization with top-notch journalists, rejecting claims of favoritism.
- The controversy arose after former President Donald Trump and his supporters accused ABC of being biased, citing frequent fact-checks on Trump but not on Harris.
- Walden's comments came during an interview at the Emmy Awards, where she stated she would not dignify the accusations with much of a response.
- Despite the backlash, post-debate polls indicated that a majority of viewers felt Harris performed better during the debate.