The vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance drew approximately 38.9 million viewers, significantly lower than the 57.9 million viewers for the 2020 debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. Nielsen reports indicated that CBS led the ratings with 9.1 million viewers, while Fox News averaged 7.7 million viewers. In terms of total audience, Fox News Media's simulcast garnered 10.4 million viewers across all its platforms, outperforming other networks during the same time. Samba TV data showed that 20.2 million U.S. households watched or streamed the debate, marking it as one of the top televised events of the year. Viewership was notably higher among older demographics, with younger audiences showing less interest. Overall, the debate tackled significant issues like immigration, abortion, and democracy, reflecting the current political climate.