Fact-Checking Statements from Trump-Harris Debate: Denver7 Investigates

Denver7 Investigates analyzed statements made by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during a presidential debate. They found that Harris’ claim about inheriting the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression was false, as the rate was actually 6.4% in January 2021. Trump’s immigration claims lacked support, especially regarding criminals coming from mental institutions. Trump’s assertion about record inflation levels was also false, as the Consumer Price Index peaked at 9% in 2022, not 21%. On the other hand, Harris’ statement about her stance on firearms was true, as she supported a mandatory buyback program for assault weapons in the past but no longer does. Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, a conservative plan limiting reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, with evidence confirming his lack of involvement. Lastly, Harris’ claim about adding 800,000 manufacturing jobs under the Biden administration was true, but lacked context as it was only an increase of 175,000 since before the pandemic. Denver7 encourages viewers to submit tips for further investigations.

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