In the debate he truthfully answered that he was paid to give speeches.
The moderator had tried to imply that he was on the Board of Directors of Mannatech, by prefacing the questions about Costco and Mannatech by saying he was on the boards of several companies.
Carson had nothing to do with the management or practices of Mannatech which was what the Lefty moderator was trying to deceive Americans into believing.
So... the fact that he had no idea what he was supporting is the defense?
OK...