The ABC News debate between former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris drew an estimated 57.7 million viewers, surpassing the 51.3 million who watched the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, according to early Fox News figures revealed on Wednesday.
ABC News led the coverage with 18.31 million viewers, followed by NBC with 9.7 million and Fox News at 8.67 million. Other networks broadcasting the debate included MSNBC with 6.02 million, CBS News with 5.91 million, and CNN with 4.11 million.
These numbers, which don't include streaming, are expected to rise once final figures are released later today.
