Trump Allies Declare Victory in ABC Debate, Criticize Moderators

Former President Donald Trump's supporters are claiming victory after his performance in the ABC News Presidential Debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, while criticizing moderators for alleged bias against the ex-president.

Former President Donald Trump's top allies have quickly declared victory after his debate performance against Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night. However, the debate was not without its controversies, with GOP lawmakers criticizing ABC News moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis for alleged bias against Trump.

Trump Allies Declare Victory in ABC Debate, Criticize Moderators

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., praised Trump's debate performance, saying he "delivered a powerful America First message directly to the American people focusing on reining in inflation and strengthening our economy, securing our border, and peace through strength foreign policy."

Stefanik also criticized the moderators, accusing them of "baselessly attacking President Trump leading to a 3 on 1 debate, while allowing Kamala to lie repeatedly. President Trump won overwhelmingly and will win again on Election Day."

Trump Allies Declare Victory in ABC Debate, Criticize Moderators

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., echoed Stefanik's sentiments, stating that Trump "exposed" Harris as a "radical" despite her attempts to moderate her positions on firearm ownership and the border.

"While Harris lied about her radical positions and spoke about things she would supposedly do as president, and despite the biased moderators shamelessly covering for Harris, there are two problems that Americans were reminded of in prime-time: she has a lifelong record as a Marxist, and she's the sitting Vice President who could secure the border and bring down costs today," Johnson said.

Trump Allies Declare Victory in ABC Debate, Criticize Moderators

Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, told Fox News host Sean Hannity that "the moderators didn't do their job, but President Trump did do his job."

Senate GOP Conference Chair John Barrasso, R-Wyo., wrote on Twitter that "President Trump tonight shared his strong vision to reverse the high prices and open borders of the Biden-Harris administration. He articulated a plan to unleash American energy and to get our country back on track."

Trump Allies Declare Victory in ABC Debate, Criticize Moderators

Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Trump's former White House physician, said the ex-president "just DESTROYED Kamala Harris on national television and EXPOSED her administration for the harm it caused!!"

However, not all Republicans were convinced of Trump's clear victory. One GOP lawmaker, granted anonymity to speak freely, told Fox News Digital that Harris appeared to be getting under Trump's skin.

"She talks to us like toddlers but is doing a good job of provoking him," the GOP lawmaker said during the debate. "He's right on policy but can't keep to a message."

Despite the mixed reactions from Republicans, the debate provided a preview of the potential clashes and controversies that could emerge in the upcoming presidential election.