NEW: Trump Gets Post-Debate Boost In Top Election Forecast

Former President Donald Trump has made a comeback in a recent election model of polling data from Nate Silver, drawing in 61 percent, which is up 22.3 points from where he was at his lowest point. As of this writing, this model also gives the former president a 63 percent chance of winning in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and 52 percent in Michigan.

🚨 BREAKING: Trump ticks back to being the 61% favorite in Nate Silver’s election model after more polls release

🔴 Trump: 61% (+22.3)
🔵 Harris: 38.7%

The model also gives Trump a 63% chance of winning PENNSYLVANIA, and a 52% chance at MICHIGAN.

Silver Bulletin | Sept. 13 pic.twitter.com/URsjPvtt9m

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 13, 2024

Folks on social media weighed in on this latest development, with many believing that Trump will be even higher the closer election day draws near.

He’ll be 75/25 by October. Because Harris is going to need to do a huge public campaign to get any traction back, and she isn’t built for it.

He'll be 75/25 by October.

Because Harris is going to need to do a huge public campaign to get any traction back, and she isn't built for it.

— JD Sharp (@imjdsharp) September 13, 2024

They are going to have to cheat really hard in Michigan. They can pull it off. But it’s going to require a lot of cardboard.

They are going to have to cheat really hard in Michigan. They can pull it off. But it's going to require a lot of cardboard. pic.twitter.com/XNvYQt1ABR

— Liberty-Identitarian (@EricTropicalTX) September 13, 2024

In the aftermath of the fiery September 10 debate between Harris and Trump, tensions have flared over the conduct of ABC News moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis. While many media outlets claimed Harris was the winner, allegations of moderator bias have sparked controversy, particularly from a notable figure in the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., the co-founder and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, openly criticized the ABC moderators for what he considered a breach of protocol. His concerns centered on the role of moderators in a debate and the apparent favoritism shown toward Harris during the event.

“What really shocked me last night was the way the moderators handled it,” Fahrenkopf said. “You know, we always explain to our moderators — and we’ve done 33 of these debates, starting back in 1988 — that their job is to be facilitators. They’re not supposed to get involved themselves.”