Fact-Checking the Biden-Harris vs. Trump Debate
US presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced off in a heated presidential debate in Philadelphia. DW fact-checked some of the claims made during the debate to separate fact from fiction.
Unproven claim that immigrants eat pets
Claim: Former President Trump repeated a claim on immigrants eating pets in Ohio during the debate. DW fact check: Unproven.
Despite Trump’s repeated anti-migrant rhetoric, there is no evidence to support the claim. Officials in Springfield, Ohio, confirmed that there have been no reports of pets being harmed by the immigrant community.
Do Democrats support the execution of babies?
Claim: Trump made misleading claims about abortion regulations. DW fact check: Misleading. The Roe v. Wade ruling does not specify a particular month for abortions, and late-term abortions are prohibited.
Does Trump support a national abortion ban?
Claim: Harris claimed Trump would sign a national abortion ban. DW fact check: False. While Trump has not explicitly mentioned a national ban, he has avoided answering the question directly.
Harris’ misleading claim about unemployment
Claim: Harris stated Trump left the worst unemployment since the Great Depression. DW fact check: Misleading. While unemployment rates surged under Trump due to the pandemic, they had dropped by the time Biden took office.
Trump’s exaggerated claim on Russia-Ukraine war
Claim: Trump claimed millions were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war. DW fact check: False. Reports show thousands, not millions, have died in the conflict.
Did Trump end Nord Stream 2, and Biden bring it back?
Claim: Trump claimed he ended the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. DW fact check: Misleading. While Trump imposed sanctions on the project, it was already near completion. Biden initially waived sanctions but later reinstated them.
Harris’ misleading claim about a bloodbath
Claim: Harris referred to Trump’s comments about a bloodbath if the election outcome is not to his liking. DW fact check: Misleading. Trump was referring to economic consequences, not violence.
This fact-checking analysis aims to provide accurate information and clarify misleading claims made during the debate between the US presidential nominees. It is essential to separate facts from fiction to make informed decisions.