Get to Know the Debate Moderators: David Muir and Linsey Davis – Hollywood Life
With the 2024 presidential debate making headlines, many are curious about who is behind the questions prompting Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to go head-to-head on topics like immigration, crime, abortion, and the economy.
ABC has selected two journalists to serve as moderators for the event, ensuring that each presidential candidate has two minutes to speak. Here’s a closer look at them:
David Muir and Linsey Davis are the journalists moderating the debate, guiding the 59-year-old Harris and 78-year-old Trump as they respond to questions on issues that concern the nation.
David, 50, is a New York-based journalist and the anchor of ABC World News Tonight and the ABC News magazine 20/20. Outside of his career, he does not have children, except for his dog, and is currently not in a relationship.
Linsey, 46, is a journalist at ABC News and the co-host of World News Tonight in addition to ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis. Outside of her professional life, she is married to Paul Roberts, with whom she shares a son, Ayden, born in 2014.