During the 2024 presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris made multiple false statements in an attempt to distort President Donald Trump’s record. Here are five of the biggest lies from Harris.
1. Trump’s Tax Cuts Only Helped Billionaires
Harris falsely stated that Trump’s 2017 tax cuts only benefited billionaires. In reality, IRS data shows middle- and working-class Americans gained the most from the cuts, contrary to Harris’ misleading narrative.
2. Misrepresenting Trump’s Stated Abortion Policy
Harris claimed Trump would sign a national abortion ban if re-elected, despite his consistent stance that abortion should be left to the states. Harris’ statement was a clear misrepresentation of Trump’s position.
3. Distorting Trump’s Stance On IVF
Harris falsely stated that Trump is against IVF, despite Trump never opposing the treatment. This claim is baseless and aimed at misleading voters about Trump’s reproductive health policies.
4. Claiming Trump Will Implement A National Sales Tax
Harris accused Trump of planning to introduce a national sales tax, a claim that has no evidence or basis. This fabricated statement was an attempt to stoke fear among voters.
5. Jan. 6 Was The Worst Attack On Democracy
Harris exaggerated the events of January 6, 2021, calling it the worst attack on democracy since the Civil War. This hyperbolic claim ignores other significant attacks on the U.S., such as 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, which had far more devastating consequences.
Throughout the debate, Trump not only had to correct Harris’ falsehoods but also faced repeated fact-checks from the moderators, making it feel like a “three on one” debate as he contended with Harris, David Muir, and Linsey Davis.
