Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump participated in a debate where they discussed various topics such as foreign policy, abortion, and guns. Trump advanced debunked conspiracy theories related to migration, crime, and voting, while Harris made misleading statements about manufacturing jobs and U.S. troops in combat zones. Fact-checking the debate, it was found that Trump falsely called Harris’ dad a Marxist, exaggerated the amount of military equipment left in Afghanistan, and claimed Harris wanted to confiscate guns. Harris also made inaccurate statements about manufacturing job losses under Trump and the presence of U.S. military members in combat zones.
Additionally, Trump falsely claimed that Democrats support executing infants after birth and doing transgender operations on undocumented immigrants in prison. He also falsely stated that 21 million migrants are coming into the U.S. monthly, while Harris accurately pointed out that Trump’s tax cuts would create a $5 trillion deficit. The discussion highlighted the importance of fact-checking political statements to ensure accurate information is being presented to the public. The debate also shed light on the influence of misinformation and conspiracy theories in political discourse, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and verification of claims made by political figures.
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