PHILADELPHIA – Following the first and only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, news outlets have rushed to correct the many false, misleading, and perplexing claims made over the course of the 90 minute-long event. We have compiled our own list of fact checks to address these inaccurate statements.
Claim: Donald Trump said immigrants are eating people’s household pets
Fact Check: It was actually RFK Jr who did that.
Claim: Kamala Harris said people leave Trump’s rallies early.
Fact check: False. No one leaves Raleigh’s early on Taco Tuesday.
Claim: Kamala Harris says she is actively working on a ceasefire.
Fact Check: I’m “actively working” on going to the RSF while eating cheetos in bed, too.
Claim: Donald Trump said, “We did a phenomenal job with COVID.”
Fact Check: This statement was only supported by the literal COVID virus.
Claim: Kamala Harris said she is a gun owner.
Fact Check: She wouldn’t have missed.
Claim: Donald Trump claimed women are getting abortions in the 9th month.
Fact Check: He should have been aborted 945 months ago.
Claim: RFK Jr. endorsed Donald Trump before the debate.
Fact Check: It is unclear if he endorsed Trump or if his brain worm is controlling him Ratatouille-style.
Claim: Trump repeatedly brought up the fact that Biden was not on stage.
Fact Check: There was a sadness behind his eyes, longing for his loving Joe.
Claim: Donald Trump is wearing Nars Sheer Glow Barcelona.
Fact Check: True. The medium shade foundation is known for its gorgeous citrus undertones.