An affidavit, purportedly from an anonymous "ABC News whistleblower," has sparked controversy after being circulated online. The document alleges close collaboration between the network and Kamala Harris’ campaign leading up to the recent debate against Donald Trump.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman reshared viral screenshots of the affidavit, tagging Disney CEO Bob Iger and calling for answers. Ackman expressed concerns, saying, "I find the allegations credible as written, particularly because the affidavit was reportedly made the day before the debate and mentions details, like Harris' smaller podium, that only became public later."

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Though Ackman refrained from confirming the authenticity of the claims, he noted that they "substantively match" what unfolded during the debate, while also highlighting the moderators' silence as raising "a negative inference."

Ackman urged Disney to investigate the matter, stating, “Our democracy depends on transparency, especially concerning events that can influence the outcome of a presidential election.”

What does the viral ABC whistleblower affidavit suggest?

The affidavit alleges several serious claims regarding the debate preparation and ABC News' role. One of the primary allegations is that Kamala Harris was given access to sample or similar questions before the debate. If true, this would have given her an unfair advantage over Donald Trump by allowing...

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