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Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris’ claim that there are no active duty U.S. troops in any war zone needs context
Kamala Harris
VERIFYING claims from Kamala Harris’ NABJ interview
Harris spoke with the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday to answer questions about her campaign. We VERIFY a couple of claims from the interview.
Social Media
Taylor Swift isn’t having trouble with ticket sales or losing brand deals since endorsing Harris
After self-proclaimed “Childless Cat Lady” Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, readers asked us about alleged backlash to her announcement. Here’s what we found.
Elections
No, ABC News did not fire moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis after the presidential debate
Readers asked us to VERIFY viral posts claiming the ABC debate moderators were fired. We found that the claims are false and stem from satirical articles.
Donald Trump
Yes, Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise costs for Americans
Trump’s proposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, would cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
Money
Tariffs proposed by Donald Trump would raise costs for Americans
Trump’s proposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, would cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
Kamala Harris
Claim that Kamala Harris has a plan to defund the police is misleading
Former President Trump claimed Vice President Kamala Harris has plans to defund the police. Here’s what we can VERIFY about Harris’ stance on police reform.
Kamala Harris
ABC debate moderator Linsey Davis and Kamala Harris are in the same sorority, but joined at different schools
Both Davis and Harris are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., but were initiated into different chapters in different years.
Kamala Harris
VP Kamala Harris wore Tiffany earrings, not Nova H1 audio earrings, during the presidential debate
There are clear differences between the Tiffany pearl earrings Harris wore during the debate and the audio earrings people are falsely claiming she used.
Medicare
VERIFYING Kamala Harris’ claim that Trump tried to cut Medicare every year he was president
Former President Trump's annual budget proposals would have reduced spending on Medicare. Most of the cuts targeted medical providers rather than people's benefits.
Taxes
Biden-Harris unrealized gains tax would not tax most Americans
Biden’s proposed unrealized gains tax only targets Americans worth at least $100 million. Most Americans wouldn’t be taxed when their home’s value increases.
Elections
We fact-check several claims from the presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met on the debate stage for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 10. VERIFY fact-checked their claims.
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