The recent vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance has sparked discussions regarding various claims made by the candidates. The CBS News Confirmed team engaged in fact-checking to provide clarity on the statements put forth during the debate.
One of the claims made by Senator JD Vance about Iran receiving over $100 billion in unfrozen assets under the Harris administration was found to be false. The Iran nuclear deal was negotiated during the Obama administration, not under Harris’s leadership. Another claim by Vance about Trump’s handling of Obamacare was contradicted by evidence showing Trump’s efforts to dismantle the program.
Furthermore, Vance’s assertion about DHS losing 320,000 children was deemed misleading as it lacked sufficient evidence. On the other hand, Governor Tim Walz’s statement about the decrease in border crossings compared to Trump’s era was found to be partially true. Similarly, Walz’s claims about Trump’s remarks on climate change and insulting comments about service members were verified.
Additionally, the debate highlighted contentious issues such as the cost of insulin and prescription drugs under different administrations. While some claims were partially true, others were proven to be false or misleading. The fact-checking process aimed to provide an honest assessment of the statements made by the candidates during the debate to inform the public accurately.
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