WATCH: Chris Cuomo Has A Thing Or Two To Say About Vance's Mic Cut Mid-Sentence!

The incident occurred during a discussion about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, a topic that has been a point of contention for Vance. The debate was moderated by Margaret Brennan and Norah ODonnell, both of CBS.

According to Mediaite, the debate took a contentious turn when Brennan challenged Vance's previous remarks about Haitian immigrants in Springfield. Vance had previously made a false claim that these immigrants were consuming family pets, a statement that has since been debunked by state and city officials. Rather than directly addressing this claim, Vance shifted the conversation to the broader issue of illegal immigration and its impact on communities like Springfield.

Brennan, in an attempt to provide clarity, stated, Just to clarify for our viewers, Springfield, Ohio, does have a large number of Haitian migrants who have legal status, temporary protected status. Vance, however, took issue with this, responding, Margaret, the rules were that you guys werent going to fact-check. And since you are fact-checking me, I think its important to say whats actually going on.

Despite Vance's claim, there were no explicit rules prohibiting fact-checking during the debate. CBS had previously announced that the moderators' role would primarily be to "facilitate" the discussion and only occasionally interrupt for fact-checking purposes.

Vance proceeded to explain that the process for obtaining temporary legal status has been significantly simplified, thereby increasing pressure on communities. However, in the midst of his explanation, his microphone was abruptly cut off. He was discussing the CBP One app, which allows illegal migrants to apply for asylum or parole, and potentially gain legal status.

NewsNation host Chris Cuomo criticized CBS for this interruption, arguing that Vance's point had merit and that the situation was more nuanced than CBS was portraying. When they were talking, at one point Vance wanted to correct something about how Haitians got into this country and he was right and the moderators wouldnt let him correct it. Its very interesting, Cuomo said.

Cuomo further argued that this incident detracted from the debate by making the moderators themselves a part of the news cycle. He stated, Vance was right, okay? Theres nuance to it, but the bigger problem is why he was moved on? Weve got so much to get to. Says who? What is the schedule here? You have a list of topics? Thats not what this is about. Its about how the American people can access these two men and the two theories and the narratives and youve got to let them have their speak.

This incident underscores the importance of allowing open dialogue and debate, particularly on contentious issues such as immigration. It also highlights the need for moderators to maintain neutrality and allow for the exploration of nuanced viewpoints, rather than prematurely cutting off discussions.