02 October,2016 09:39 AM IST | | Agencies
When Donald Trump complained about his microphone after his televised presidential debate on September 26 with Hillary Clinton, few people believed him — viewers had no trouble understanding his words. But yesterday, the well-respected Commission on Presidential Debates said that the Republican candidate was right
Donald Trump has complained that the September 26 debate was rigged. Pic/AFP
Donald Trump has complained that the September 26 debate was rigged. Pic/AFP
Washington: When Donald Trump complained about his microphone after his televised presidential debate on September 26 with Hillary Clinton, few people believed him - viewers had no trouble understanding his words. But yesterday, the well-respected Commission on Presidential Debates said that the Republican candidate was right.
"...there were issues regarding Donald Trump's audio that affected the sound level in the debate hall," the commission said on its website.
It is not clear how much difference the technical issues actually made. Trump's words were at audible on the several networks that carried the debate, although there seemed to be a slight echo at times.
84mn
No. of people who watched the debate in the US alone
