An "ABC News whistleblower" died in a car crash following the Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. presidential debate.
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In the days following the Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. presidential debate presented by ABC News, online users shared a rumor claiming a purported "ABC News whistleblower" died in a car crash. The rumor suggested ABC News provided U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with the moderators' questions prior to the televised event, giving her an unfair advantage against former President Donald Trump.
However, the rumor claiming a whistleblower from the news channel died in a car crash was false. Further, we have yet to uncover any credible evidence of the existence of a "whistleblower" releasing an authentic "report" or "affidavit" regarding such a claim, nor did we locate reliable data suggesting Harris received debate questions in advance.
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The Daily Beast reported that an ABC News spokesperson denied the rumor about the network providing Harris with questions. "Absolutely not," the spokesperson said, adding, "Harris was not given any questions before the debate."
As one example of how this rumor spread online, on Sept. 13, an account on X named Retro Coast (@RetroCoast) posted (archived): "Breaking: The ABC News whistleblower who revealed Kamala Harris was given the debate questions in advance has DIED in an auto accident. The crash happened early on the morning of September 13 outside Bethesda #Maryland."...
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