Trump rally lie check.

Former President Trump Targets VP Harris in First Rally After Biden’s Exit

“She is a radical left lunatic who will destroy our country. If she ever gets the chance to get into office.” — Former President Trump on VP Harris

In his latest attack during a North Carolina rally, former President Trump criticized VP Harris—the likely Democratic nominee—on issues like immigration, health care, and abortion. Here’s a fact-check of four key claims.

Claim 1: Harris threw open borders, allowing 20 million illegal entries

Verdict: False

VP Harris was tasked with addressing issues pushing migration, not border security. Physical barriers, tech, and Border Patrol agents still control entry. Encounters ≠ admissions. About 3.3 million people have been released under Biden, with 4 million expulsions/removals. Full fact-check: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/jul/24/republican-national-committee-republican/border-czar-kamala-harris-assigned-to-tackle-immig/

Claim 2: Harris backed Sanders’ $32 trillion health plan

Verdict: True

In 2019, Harris co-sponsored Sanders’ Medicare for All Act, which would’ve created a national health insurance program, covering all residents, with private insurers offering supplemental coverage. Medicare for All lacked Democratic support, and Harris now focuses on bolstering ACA. Full fact-check: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/feb/21/cory-gardner/did-2020-presidential-candidate-kamala-harris-say-/

Claim 3: Harris wants to eliminate private health insurance

Verdict: Half True

Harris did back a plan to eliminate private insurance, but Trump twists her words. At a 2019 town hall, Harris referred to eliminating delays/paperwork from insurance approvals, clarifying that everyone would still get access to healthcare from the federal plan. Full fact-check: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/feb/21/cory-gardner/did-2020-presidential-candidate-kamala-harris-say-/

Claim 4: Harris supports abortions up to birth and even after

Verdict: False

Harris publicly supports Roe v. Wade, which provided abortion access up to fetal viability, typically at 24 weeks—not “up to birth.” Willful termination of newborns is infanticide and illegal in the US. Some Republicans point to the failed Women’s Health Protection Act as evidence, but this misrepresents the bill’s provisions and ignores medical context. Full fact-check: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/apr/08/donald-trump/donald-trump-explains-his-abortion-policy-with-fal/