Why DirecTV customers may need workaround to watch Trump-Harris debate

Published September 5, 2024 1:27pm ET



DirecTV customers are currently unable to access Disney-owned networks as the two companies attempt to negotiate a new carriage deal, which could affect their ability to view next week’s presidential debate.

The highly-anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will be hosted by ABC News, a division of the Walt Disney Company, and aired on ABC. As of Sunday, DirecTV customers cannot access Disney-owned ABC stations, ESPN networks, Disney Channel, FX, Freeform, and other channels owned by the House of Mouse after the company pulled the networks.

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