Fox News host Sean Hannity is set to moderate a debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) Thursday, and he says he won’t be part of the story Friday morning.
During The Sean Hannity Show Tuesday, the longtime syndicated radio host said he has vowed to not overstep his duties as a moderator, despite what Newsom has told others.
“I’ve been working very hard on preparing for this debate and just laying out the topics and letting them go at it,” Hannity said. “I’m not going to be debating — Gavin has been saying ‘Two on one’, but nope. I’m just bringing up the topics.
“I’m not going to be debating. I will bring up the topic, try and make the question short, and let them get into it. If it warrants another follow-up, it warrants another follow-up…and the format, I think, is fair,” Hannity continued. “I told both sides I’m going to allow some breathing room. I don’t want to be a hall monitor. I really don’t. I don’t feel like Chris Wallace here.”
Fox News will present DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate from 9-10:30 PM ET on Thursday. The debate will also be simulcast on FOX News Radio. After the debate, Hannity will provide a live reaction with a panel of guests from 10:30 to 11:00 PM/ET.
