With the 2024 presidential debate drawing attention, many are eager to learn about the moderators responsible for directing the discussion between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on key issues like immigration, crime, abortion, and the economy.
ABC has appointed two experienced journalists to oversee the debate, ensuring each candidate has a two-minute speaking opportunity. Here’s a closer look at these moderators:
David Muir and Linsey Davis will be leading the debate, steering the conversation as Harris, 59, and Trump, 78, address critical national issues.
Who Is David Muir?
David Muir, 50, is a prominent New York-based journalist who anchors ABC World News Tonight and the ABC News magazine 20/20. Outside of his professional life, Muir is known for his dedication to journalism and his personal life, which includes his dog and a notable absence of a current romantic partner.
Originally from Syracuse, New York, Muir has been with ABC since 2003. Reflecting on his long career, he shared a nostalgic post on Instagram a week before the debate, marking ten years since he began anchoring World News Tonight. In his post, he reminisced about his early days in the industry with a throwback photo featuring himself and his father, Ronald Muir.
Muir has a history of interviewing key political figures, including a notable interview with Donald Trump in 2017, which was Trump’s first interview as president.
Who Is Linsey Davis?
Linsey Davis, 46, is a journalist with ABC News, co-hosting both World News Tonight and ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis. In her personal life, Davis is married to Paul Roberts, and they have a son, Ayden, born in 2014.
Davis has conducted interviews with a range of public figures during her tenure at ABC News, including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Additionally, she has engaged with celebrities such as Jenn Tran from The Bachelorette during her season on the show.
