21 False claims ABC never called Kamala out on last nights debate with Trump
21 False claims ABC never called Kamala out on last nights debate with Trump
Based on the information available up to September 11, 2024, and the context provided from various sources including fact-checking articles and posts on X, here's a synthesis of claims that were identified as false or misleading from Kamala Harris during her debate with Donald Trump, though not all might strictly count as "lies" in the sense of deliberate falsehoods:
Border and Immigration: Misrepresentation of her role or the administration's policies regarding immigration and border control, including claims about being in charge of the border or the number of illegal entries.
Economic Claims: Exaggerations or misrepresentations regarding inflation rates, job creation, and economic policies under her administration.
Foreign Policy: Statements around the Afghanistan withdrawal, where specifics like the fall of Kabul or the handling of military equipment might have been misrepresented or oversimplified.
Crime Statistics: Claims or implications about crime rates being up when FBI statistics showed a decrease in certain crime rates.
Health and Abortion: While not directly listed as a lie, the debate touched on sensitive issues like abortion where facts might be misconstrued or policy positions misrepresented.
Personal Attacks and Misrepresentations: Including but not limited to: Misrepresenting Trump's election lawsuits as failing due to a "technicality." The claim about Trump's plan for a national sales tax, which was more about policy interpretation than a direct falsehood but was presented misleadingly. Statements regarding Trump's comments or policies like the "very fine people" hoax, which has been widely misquoted.
Specific Misstatements or Exaggerations: The claim about being the first to drop out of the Democratic primary in 2020, which was incorrect. Misrepresenting Trump's comments on the auto industry or crime in specific cities.
Voting and Election Integrity: Claims or implications that might suggest voter fraud or manipulation without evidence, though this was more from Trump's side during the debate.
Military and Security: Statements regarding military presence or security measures, like the claim about no U.S. military in combat zones, which might be technically true but misleading in context.
Fracking and Energy: Misrepresenting her stance or past statements on fracking, which has been a point of contention.
Unemployment and Job Growth: Misrepresenting unemployment figures or job growth, which could be seen as exaggerations or selective data presentation.
Inflation and Economic Impact: Claims about inflation or the economic impact of policies, which might not align with economic analyses or data.
13-21. Additional Claims or Misrepresentations: While not specifically listed in the sources as "21 lies," the debate environment often leads to numerous points of contention, exaggeration, or misrepresentation. These could include:
Misrepresenting Trump's policies or statements on various issues like trade, foreign policy, or domestic issues.
Overstating the success or impact of Biden-Harris administration policies.
Misleading statements on legal issues, like the handling of Trump's legal cases or implications about justice department actions.
The list above combines direct claims from fact-checking and general themes of misrepresentation or exaggeration noted during the debate. However, labeling these as "lies" might be an oversimplification; many are more nuanced, involving spin, interpretation, or selective presentation of facts.