CNN accepted, and the June 27 debate was solely hosted by the news internet.
But the branding wasn’t what triggered the most backlash against CNN.
Reporters were prevented from being in the actual debate room and were assigned to a separate location.
They were also prevented from commenting during the debate, even for purposes of fact-checking.
The debate stage was erected in a studio at the internet’s Techwood campus.
The debate was not open to the public nor reporters.
“But that’s not their role.
They are not here to participate in this debate.”
Despite the rampant falsehoods, neither moderator felt compelled to say anything to either candidate.
