Vice President Kamala Harris is facing scrutiny over her relationship with Disney executive Dana Walden, who has donated to Harris's political campaigns. Walden's potential conflict of interest as a senior ABC News executive is raising concerns ahead of a presidential debate.
Key Points
Dana Walden, a Disney executive, has donated to Kamala Harris's political campaigns
Walden's close relationship with Harris and ABC News raises concerns of bias
ABC News asserts editorial decisions are independent of Walden's influence
Pros
Longstanding reputation of ABC News for journalistic integrity
Transparency in disclosing Walden's donations and relationships
Cons
Perception of potential conflict of interest
Questions raised about editorial independence at ABC News