During the first 2024 presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris spread several falsehoods, many aimed at distorting President Donald Trump’s policies and record. Here are five key lies from Harris.
1. Distorting Trump’s Tax Cuts
Harris falsely claimed Trump’s 2017 tax cuts only helped the wealthy. In fact, IRS data shows middle-class and working-class families received significant benefits from the tax reforms, with all income brackets seeing a boost, not just billionaires.
2. Falsely Blaming Trump For Afghanistan Withdrawal Failures
Harris tried to shift blame for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump, claiming it was due to a weak deal he negotiated. However, reports indicate the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to withdraw all troops, despite advice from senior officials, led to the chaos and loss of American lives.
3. Misleading Voters On Abortion
Harris falsely stated that Trump would sign a national abortion ban. Trump’s actual position is to leave the issue up to states, and he has consistently stated he would not sign any federal legislation on the matter. Harris’ comment was intended to stir fear among voters but was not based on facts.
4. Harris’ ‘Middle-Class Kid’ Lie
Despite claiming she grew up as a “middle-class kid,” Harris comes from an elite background, with her father a Stanford professor and her mother a biomedical scientist. This false narrative was an attempt to connect with average Americans, but it doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
5. Fabricating Trump’s Stance On IVF
Harris claimed Trump is against in vitro fertilization (IVF), a statement that is completely false. Trump has shown no opposition to IVF and has even voiced support for making reproductive treatments more accessible.
Trump faced not only these misleading claims from Harris but also frequent interruptions and challenges from the moderators, creating a “three on one” dynamic throughout the debate.
