Last night’s presidential debate drew in 47.9 million viewers across all networks, marking a significant decrease compared to previous years. While CNN hosted the event, Fox News had the most viewers, with ABC News and MSNBC also attracting substantial audiences.
Despite the relatively low viewership numbers, a total of 22 networks streamed the debate, with CNN and YouTube receiving over 30 million views. Some experts believe that this disengagement could lead to lower voter turnout in the upcoming elections as many people are fatigued with the political landscape.
Reactions to Biden’s performance during the debate were mixed, and some see the lower viewership numbers as a positive outcome given the criticisms. However, some experts are concerned about potential consequences on voter turnout due to American attitudes towards politics and upcoming elections shifting.
