ABC News’s David Muir experienced a decline in ratings in his flagship show after his controversial performance as one of the moderators of the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

ABC's David Muir said he and Linsey Davis addressed the "issues of our time" at the debate and dismissed post-debate "noise" about the moderators and candidates.

A rumor that U.S. television network ABC had fired its star presenters Linsey Davis and David Muir, who moderated the Sept. 10, 2024, presidential debate between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, swirled online. The Facebook page SpaceX Fanclub posted it the day after the debate took place: