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The confusing moment came as Woodruff was asking the candidates how they'd convince more people to back the impeachment of President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Pelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act MORE.

“Mr. Yang, what more,” Woodruff began her question about President Trump’s impeachment while looking at Steyer.

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“I’m over here,” Yang responded.

He then began clapping and appeared to ask “Judy?” before Woodruff corrected herself and directed the question to Steyer.

Here we have a Democratic debate moderator confusing Tom Steyer with...Andrew Yang: pic.twitter.com/oda3puozU8 — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) December 19, 2019

Judy Woodruff just confused Tom Steyer with Andrew Yang.... — Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) December 20, 2019

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That little mistake by the moderator calling Steyer Yang just showed me that Yang is about to go aggressive Yang tonight. I’m hyped! #DemDebate — Jonathan Munitz (@MyLifeIsMunitz) December 20, 2019

Oof!



Judy Woodruff addresses Tom Steyer as "Mr. Yang"



Andrew Yang [clapping on the other side of the stage]: "I’m over here!"



Woodruff: "I'm sorry, Mr. Steyer. I'm sorry." pic.twitter.com/iE5UOb3fJs — Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) December 20, 2019

The Wednesday debate was hosted by PBS NewsHour and Politico.