The viewers surpasses the estimated 51 million individuals who tuned in to the June debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
An estimated 67.1 million viewers tuned in to look at the primary debate between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, media analysis agency Nielsen introduced.
Tuesday’s debate, hosted by ABC Information, noticed the Democratic and Republican candidates face off for the primary time in a high-stakes showdown on points starting from the financial system to immigration to abortion.
The viewing figures mark a giant soar from the estimated 51 million individuals who tuned in to the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, however are beneath the report 84 million viewers who watched the Republican’s first debate with Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Viewers aged 55 and older made up the vast majority of the viewers, accounting for 41.3 million of those that tuned in to the present, in response to Nielsen knowledge launched Wednesday.
Folks aged 35-54 accounted for 16.9 million viewers, whereas these aged 18-34 accounted for six.5 million.
For comparability, the finales of common American sitcoms Seinfeld and Pals attracted 76.3 million and 52.5 million viewers respectively.
Nielsen’s figures refer solely to tv viewers, excluding those that watched the controversy on social media and streaming platforms.
Harris is extensively thought-about to have received Tuesday’s debate.
In a CNN snap ballot, 63 % of viewers mentioned Harris outperformed Trump, in contrast with 37 % who mentioned the Republican had a greater night time.