Welcome to the KHOU 11 VERIFY Team’s fact-checking blog, where we delve into the claims made by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during a recent debate in Philadelphia. This debate marked the first face-to-face meeting between Harris and Trump, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential election in November 2024.
Let’s start with Vice President Harris’ claim about women being denied care in emergency rooms due to Trump’s abortion ban. In Texas, healthcare providers indeed face the possibility of jail time under certain abortion laws.
On the topic of Project 2025, Trump denied any involvement in this initiative, which was unveiled by the Heritage Foundation in 2023. Despite Harris’ assertion of a detailed and dangerous plan, there is evidence that Trump distanced himself from Project 2025.
Regarding healthcare, Harris highlighted Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which capped insulin costs for seniors on Medicare at $35 per month. This claim holds true, providing relief for millions of Americans.
Former President Trump’s statement about crime rates in the U.S. was found to be false. Data indicates a decrease in both violent and property crimes during the specified period.
Lastly, Trump’s claim about illegal immigrants voting was debunked by the Director of Voting Rights at the Brennan Center for Justice, stating that non-citizen voting is extremely rare.
Additionally, the debate touched on Harris’ role as the border czar. While she was assigned the task by President Biden, the extent of her influence on border policy remains unclear.
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