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Yang Says Mic Wasn't Working During Debate

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Democratic presidential candidate entrepreneur Andrew Yang, speaks during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art, Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Miami. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

By    |   Friday, 28 June 2019 03:13 PM EDT

Democratic White House hopeful Andrew Yang said his microphone was not working for much of the Thursday night debate,” Politico is reporter.

The tech entrepreneur claimed producers cut off his mic when he was not speaking. He said it denied him the opportunity of interact during the debate, according to Politico.

Speaking to supporters after the debate, he said: “There were also a few times, FYI, where I just started talking, being like, ‘Hey, I’d like to add something there,’ and my mic was not on. “It’s like I was talking and nothing was happening.”

He followed up those comments in tweets on Friday morning: “Some reflections from my first debate: First very glad to have the chance to represent on stage! Truly a privilege and thank you for making it happen.”

And he added: “Second, I feel bad for those who tuned in to see and support me that I didn’t get more airtime. Will do better (my mic being off unless called on didn’t help) and glad to have another opportunity in July (and afterwards)!”

Politico reported NBC News denied tampering with Yang’s mic.

“At no point during the debate was any candidate's microphone turned off or muted," said communications director Richard Hudock.

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