Trump repeated his false claim of a rigged 2020 election and said that he would pardon his supporters involved in the violent attack on Congress if reelected. Collins challenged Trump on his false claims, but he frequently spoke over her, disregarding fact-checking attempts. Criticism came from both Democrats and media observers, questioning the value of giving Trump a platform for spreading disinformation. This event reignited debates on how media organisations should cover Trump, considering his history of falsehoods and inflammatory remarks. The situation highlighted the challenges faced by media outlets in debunking Trump's frequent falsehoods, even with increased fact-checking efforts since his election in 2016.

Source: CNN May 13, 2023 04:32 UTC