During the recent presidential debate, Donald Trump faced significant backlash for a series of unfounded claims, particularly regarding immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, whom he accused of 'eating dogs and cats.' This false assertion was quickly debunked by ABC News moderators, who clarified that local authorities found no credible reports supporting Trump's claims. The debate marked a notable shift as moderators live fact-checked Trump in real-time, correcting his misinformation on topics like abortion and the 2020 election. Despite the corrections, Trump and his supporters dismissed the fact-checking as media bias, arguing that it unfairly targeted him. Pundits noted that Trump's performance was so poor that even right-leaning commentators expressed disbelief. The incident highlighted the ongoing struggle over truth and misinformation in U.S. political discourse.