NEW - Fact Checking the Top Lies Told by Vice President Kamala Harris During DNC Address in Under 5 Minutes 🧵 |
1. President Trump Did Call for Peace on January 6th
During her DNC address, Kamala Harris made one of the most egregious and provably false statements of the night when she claimed that President Trump refused to call off his supporters who were trespassing at the Capitol.
"When politicians in his own party, begged him to call off the mob and send help, he did the opposite. He fanned the flames."
This statement is a blatant falsehood. On January 6th, President Trump explicitly called for peace multiple times. When he learned that people were entering the Capitol, he immediately took to Twitter, urging calm:
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
"I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!"
Later, President Trump released a video—later removed by Twitter—reiterating his call for peace and asking protesters to leave the Capitol;
"You have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great people in law and order. We don't want anybody hurt."
1. President Trump Did Call for Peace on January 6th
During her DNC address, Kamala Harris made one of the most egregious and provably false statements of the night when she claimed that President Trump refused to call off his supporters who were trespassing at the Capitol.
"When politicians in his own party, begged him to call off the mob and send help, he did the opposite. He fanned the flames."
This statement is a blatant falsehood. On January 6th, President Trump explicitly called for peace multiple times. When he learned that people were entering the Capitol, he immediately took to Twitter, urging calm:
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
"I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!"
Later, President Trump released a video—later removed by Twitter—reiterating his call for peace and asking protesters to leave the Capitol;
"You have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great people in law and order. We don't want anybody hurt."
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2. President Trump is Going to Ban Abortion Nationally
Kamala Harris reiterated the Democrat claim that President Trump is secretly planning to implement a nationwide ban on abortion.
"Understand he is not done. As a part of his agenda, he and allies would limit access to birth control, ban medication abortion and enact a nationwide abortion wide, with or without Congress."
However, this claim is not supported by evidence and contradicts President Trump's own statements. In a June appearance on the All-In Podcast, President Trump was specifically asked about implementing a national abortion ban.
"I don't need a national ban because it's up to the states."
"What I did is I got it back to the states and now the states are in charge, and the people are voting."
"It's now up to the states. And like Ronald Reagan, I'm a believer in the three exceptions; rape, incest and life of the mother."
"The last thing people want is for that to go back into the federal government. It was always fought and very importantly, and people wanted it, they wanted it back in the states where it belongs legally."
"So you wouldn't support a national ban?"
"No I wouldn't support a national ban. No I would not."
Kamala Harris reiterated the Democrat claim that President Trump is secretly planning to implement a nationwide ban on abortion.
"Understand he is not done. As a part of his agenda, he and allies would limit access to birth control, ban medication abortion and enact a nationwide abortion wide, with or without Congress."
However, this claim is not supported by evidence and contradicts President Trump's own statements. In a June appearance on the All-In Podcast, President Trump was specifically asked about implementing a national abortion ban.
"I don't need a national ban because it's up to the states."
"What I did is I got it back to the states and now the states are in charge, and the people are voting."
"It's now up to the states. And like Ronald Reagan, I'm a believer in the three exceptions; rape, incest and life of the mother."
"The last thing people want is for that to go back into the federal government. It was always fought and very importantly, and people wanted it, they wanted it back in the states where it belongs legally."
"So you wouldn't support a national ban?"
"No I wouldn't support a national ban. No I would not."
3. Kamala Harris' Commitment to the Middle Class Could Shape Her Presidency
Looking to the future, Kamala Harris has made the claim that, should she become president, her dedication to supporting middle-class Americans will be her lasting legacy.
"Forward, to a future with a strong and growing middle class. Because we know a strong middle class has always been critical to America's success. And building that middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency."
However, this claim directly contradicts her current administration’s track record. Harris has been vice president for over three and a half years, during which time the administration's economic policies have had a drastic negative impact on middle-class Americans.
Some key economic indicators affecting the middle class include:
1. Home prices: Since the Biden-Harris administration began, home prices in the United States have surged to record highs, worsening the affordability crisis.
2. Inflation: Inflation has surged under the Biden-Harris administration, increasing by 19% over the first 42 months of their term, compared to a 6% increase during Trump’s first 42 months, as per the government's consumer price index.
3. Gas and Grocery Prices: In line with inflation, both gas and grocery prices have climbed during the Biden-Harris administration's first term. Grocery prices have increased by an average of 21%, while gas prices have remained high, averaging $3.50 per gallon, compared to $2.40 per gallon when Trump left office.
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Looking to the future, Kamala Harris has made the claim that, should she become president, her dedication to supporting middle-class Americans will be her lasting legacy.
"Forward, to a future with a strong and growing middle class. Because we know a strong middle class has always been critical to America's success. And building that middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency."
However, this claim directly contradicts her current administration’s track record. Harris has been vice president for over three and a half years, during which time the administration's economic policies have had a drastic negative impact on middle-class Americans.
Some key economic indicators affecting the middle class include:
1. Home prices: Since the Biden-Harris administration began, home prices in the United States have surged to record highs, worsening the affordability crisis.
2. Inflation: Inflation has surged under the Biden-Harris administration, increasing by 19% over the first 42 months of their term, compared to a 6% increase during Trump’s first 42 months, as per the government's consumer price index.
3. Gas and Grocery Prices: In line with inflation, both gas and grocery prices have climbed during the Biden-Harris administration's first term. Grocery prices have increased by an average of 21%, while gas prices have remained high, averaging $3.50 per gallon, compared to $2.40 per gallon when Trump left office.
marketwatch.com/story/housing-…
forbes.com/sites/dereksau…
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/p…
4. Kamala Harris Has Fought to Secure the Border
Kamala Harris, often referred to as the "Border Czar," shifted her focus to the southern border, claiming she understands the need for a secure border and has actively fought against cartels and human smuggling operations.
"After decades in law enforcement, I know the importance of safety and security, especially at our border."
"I fought against the cartels who traffic in guns and drugs and human beings. Who threaten the security of our border and the safety of our communities."
Does this claim even require a rebuttal?
Here are some facts regarding the border situation since Harris took office:
- Over 8.4 million illegal alien encounters** have been recorded by U.S. Border Patrol at the southern border from 2021 to 2024.
- More than 326 individuals on a terrorist watchlist have illegally entered the country at the southern border since 2021.
- 1.7 million known ‘gotaways’ have crossed into the U.S. illegally under Harris's tenure, more than in the previous decade combined.
- Human smuggling and drug cartel activity have surged under Harris', with around 150 different groups employing 175,000 people, making them the fifth-largest employer in Mexico.
cbp.gov/newsroom/stats…
nypost.com/2024/05/16/us-…
thehill.com/opinion/429696…
Kamala Harris, often referred to as the "Border Czar," shifted her focus to the southern border, claiming she understands the need for a secure border and has actively fought against cartels and human smuggling operations.
"After decades in law enforcement, I know the importance of safety and security, especially at our border."
"I fought against the cartels who traffic in guns and drugs and human beings. Who threaten the security of our border and the safety of our communities."
Does this claim even require a rebuttal?
Here are some facts regarding the border situation since Harris took office:
- Over 8.4 million illegal alien encounters** have been recorded by U.S. Border Patrol at the southern border from 2021 to 2024.
- More than 326 individuals on a terrorist watchlist have illegally entered the country at the southern border since 2021.
- 1.7 million known ‘gotaways’ have crossed into the U.S. illegally under Harris's tenure, more than in the previous decade combined.
- Human smuggling and drug cartel activity have surged under Harris', with around 150 different groups employing 175,000 people, making them the fifth-largest employer in Mexico.
cbp.gov/newsroom/stats…
nypost.com/2024/05/16/us-…
thehill.com/opinion/429696…
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