Lack of Evidence Supporting Claim that Kamala Harris’ Earrings Concealed Earphones

A claim circulated on social media suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris wore ‘audio earrings’ during a presidential debate to be coached. The post included photos comparing her earrings to a pair that doubles as wireless communication devices. However, this claim was debunked as false. There is no credible evidence to suggest that Harris’ earrings contained any audio transmitters, which would have violated debate rules prohibiting interactions with offstage individuals. The earrings she wore during the debate were identified as a style from Tiffany & Co., which she had worn on multiple occasions before the debate. The electronic earrings shown in the post did not match the ones visible in high-resolution photos of Harris during the debate. The company purported to make the earrings was also found to be out of stock and seeking investors to resume operations. The claim was dismissed as baseless and reminiscent of similar false assertions made during the 2020 election cycle. Using an earpiece for communication during the debate would have been a violation of the rules, which prohibit interactions with campaign staff. The Harris campaign declined to comment on the matter when contacted by USA TODAY. Overall, the claim that Harris wore ‘audio earrings’ during the debate was determined to be inaccurate and lacking any credible evidence to support it.

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