During the upcoming vice presidential debate, moderators will not fact-check candidates in real-time, departing from previous election cycle practices. This means, if J.D. Vance pushes misinformation, viewers won't hear immediate corrections from the moderators. Instead, CBS News plans to provide a QR code for live fact-checks on their website, though this resource won't reach all viewers due to limitations in simulcasting.
The decision by CBS News to forgo real-time fact-checking in the vice presidential debate raises concerns about the spread of misinformation. With nominees like J.D. Vance known for promoting falsehoods, the absence of immediate pushback from moderators could allow dangerous lies to proliferate, leaving viewers without crucial context or corrections.
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