Here is a list of inaccuracies and lies from the Harris-Walz presidential campaign as well as from Kamala Harris during her time as Vice President in the Biden-Harris administration:
Harris-Walz Presidential Campaign:
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Tim Walz's False Award Claim: Walz falsely claimed that he was named "Outstanding Young Nebraskan" by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. This was debunked by the Chamber, which confirmed that Walz had never received such an award. The campaign later called it a "typographical error" and updated it to the "Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce".
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Misrepresentation of Military Service: Walz has faced repeated accusations of exaggerating his military service, including claims that he served in combat zones and about his retirement rank in the National Guard. These claims have been debunked, raising concerns about his credibility.
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IVF Claim During DNC Speech: Walz claimed that his children were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, his wife clarified that IVF was never part of their conception process. Despite this, Walz continued to make this claim during his speeches.
Kamala Harris as Vice President:
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False Statements on Trump’s Foreign Policy: During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Harris made inaccurate statements about Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly accusing him of encouraging Russian aggression. This claim was debunked, as fact-checkers pointed out that Russia did not invade any countries during Trump's presidency.
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Abortion Policy Distortion: Harris falsely claimed that Trump supported a national "anti-abortion coordinator," which was part of a proposal by the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025." Trump did not endorse this proposal, and the claim was labeled as misleading by fact-checkers.
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Environmental Hypocrisy: Harris, known for advocating climate change action, was criticized for having her plane circle for an additional 15 minutes to listen to her husband’s speech, leading to accusations of hypocrisy given the environmental impact.
These incidents highlight the scrutiny that both Harris and Walz have faced over exaggerations, misstatements, and actions that contradict their public positions.
Democratic National Convention
Here is a bulleted summary of the article from The Gateway Pundit regarding Kamala Harris' speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC):
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Criticism of Harris' Claims: Fact-checkers from mainstream media, such as The Washington Post, USA Today, and The New York Times, called out several inaccuracies in Kamala Harris' DNC speech. She made misleading statements about Donald Trump’s positions on topics like NATO, Russian aggression, and abortion.
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Abortion and Birth Control: Harris falsely claimed Trump supported a national "anti-abortion coordinator." In reality, this was part of a proposal by the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025," which Trump did not explicitly endorse.
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Foreign Policy Missteps: Harris asserted that Trump encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade allies, a claim refuted by the fact that no such invasions occurred during Trump's presidency. The media highlighted that this misrepresentation was particularly misleading.
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Environmental Hypocrisy: Harris, a vocal advocate for climate change action, was criticized for having her plane circle for 15 minutes to listen to her husband's speech, drawing accusations of hypocrisy.
https://www.westernjournal.com/mainstream-media-fact-checkers-rip-kamala-harris-dnc-speech-shreds/
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/mainstream-media-fact-checkers-rip-kamala-harris-dnc/
The Gateway Pundit discusses recent controversy surrounding Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate. Walz was accused of falsely claiming that he was named "Outstanding Young Nebraskan" by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce during his 2006 campaign for Congress. This claim was debunked when the Chamber confirmed that Walz had never received such an award. The campaign later attributed the mistake to a "typographical error" and revised the award to have been given by the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/one-more-whopper-tim-walz-falsely-claimed-he/
This incident adds to a series of exaggerations and misstatements throughout Walz's political career, including claims about his military service and other awards. The article highlights that such embellishments have caused concern among voters and political opponents alike.
Typically supportive outlets expressed skepticism about Harris' portrayal of her opponent and her actions during the convention.
