The recent announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the Democratic nomination for president has sparked a flurry of misinformation regarding her eligibility and background. Here are the facts:
Claim: Harris is not an American citizen and cannot serve as commander in chief
Fact: Harris is a natural-born U.S. citizen, born in Oakland, California, making her eligible to serve as president or vice president under the 14th Amendment.
Claim: Harris is not Black
Fact: Harris is of Black and Indian descent, being the first woman of South Asian descent and Black person to serve as vice president.
Claim: Harris started her career by having an affair with Willie Brown
Fact: Harris briefly dated Brown, who was separated from his wife at the time, and has been married to Doug Emhoff since 2014.
Claim: Harris was Montel Williams' 'side piece'
Fact: Harris briefly dated Williams in the early 2000s, and a misrepresented clip does not support the claim of her being a 'side piece.'
Claim: Harris promised to inflict vengeance on Trump supporters
Fact: A fabricated quote attributed to Harris is circulating online, originating from a satirical article in 2019.
Claim: Harris made a confusing statement in a speech
Fact: A video of Harris making a coherent statement at a rally was altered to create a nonsensical quote.
It is crucial to verify information before spreading false claims, especially in the political arena. Misinformation can have damaging effects on individuals and the democratic process. For accurate information, refer to reputable sources and fact-checking organizations.
