Fact Checking the Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris' Record: Setting the Record Straight

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Border crossings in May 2024 were not higher than during President Trump's tenure.
Harris has not been officially referred to as 'border czar' by any official title within the Biden administration.
Republican lawmakers received a memo from NRCC urging them to define Harris' record on immigration quickly.
There have been no reports of communication between Harris and the chief of Border Patrol since his appointment in July 2023.
Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidential election.
Fact Checking the Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris' Record: Setting the Record Straight

In recent developments, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election. This comes after Joe Biden's announcement that he would not be seeking re-election. The Republican Party, led by Donald Trump, has begun attacking Harris with false claims and misrepresentations.

According to reports, Republican lawmakers received a memo from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urging them to define Harris's record on immigration quickly. However, several facts have come to light that challenge the validity of these attacks.

Firstly, Harris has not been officially referred to as the 'border czar' by any official title within the Biden administration. Secondly, border crossings in May 2024 were not higher than during President Trump's tenure. Lastly, there have been no reports of communication between Harris and the chief of Border Patrol since his appointment in July 2023.

Despite these facts, Republican attacks on Harris continue. Trump himself has called her 'CDumb as a Rock' and a 'totally failed and insignificant Vice President.' The Trump campaign plans to tie Harris to Biden's record while also portraying her as a radical San Francisco progressive.

Meanwhile, Harris has been making waves in the Democratic Party. She has secured more than half of the support from Democratic delegates and is closing in on officially having the nomination. Her campaign has raised over $100 million since its launch, surpassing expectations.

As of now, it remains to be seen how Harris will fare against Trump in the presidential race. However, one thing is certain: the attacks from the Republican Party are unlikely to let up anytime soon.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there have been any attempts by Harris to communicate with the Border Patrol chief outside of official channels.
  • The memo from NRCC urging attacks on Harris' immigration record has not been made public.

Sources

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Trump and Republicans use false claims to ramp up attacks on Harris

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Tom Foreman Sunday, 28 July 2024 19:33
  • Unique Points
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (0%)
    The author, Tom Foreman, uses language that depicts the Republicans as using 'false claims' to attack Kamala Harris. This is an example of bias as it implies that the Republicans are intentionally lying or spreading misinformation.
    • '> Source: CNN in the video title and throughout the article, 'false claims' is used to describe statements made by Trump and Republicans
      • > The author: 'Republicans use false claims to ramp up attacks on Harris'
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      62%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      How Trumpworld Is Coping With the Kamala Harris Boom

      Vanity Fair Gabriel Sherman Tuesday, 23 July 2024 21:05
      • Unique Points
        • Donald Trump's campaign anticipated Joe Biden would drop out of the presidential race.
        • Kamala Harris raised over $100 million since her campaign launch, surpassing expectations.
        • The Trump campaign plans to tie Kamala Harris to Joe Biden’s record while also portraying her as a radical San Francisco progressive.
        • Trump has called Harris ‘CDumb as a Rock’ and ‘a totally failed and insignificant Vice President’ on Truth Social.
      • Accuracy
        • Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump and Republican colleagues are ramping up their attacks on Kamala Harris using multiple claims that are not true.
        • Democrats rallied around Kamala Harris’s candidacy after Joe Biden ended his re-election bid.
        • Several Republican members used racist attack lines against Kamala Harris, calling her a ‘DEI hire’.
        • Republicans edited the resolution to say that Harris came to be known colloquially as the Biden administration’s ‘border czar’.
        • Vice President Kamala Harris is closing in on officially having the Democratic nomination for president.
        • Harris has secured more than half the support of Democratic delegates to be the nominee.
      • Deception (30%)
        The article contains selective reporting and editorializing. The author quotes multiple sources expressing their opinions about Kamala Harris's campaign performance and potential as a candidate, but does not provide any counter-opinions or context to balance these statements. The author also implies that the Trump campaign's attacks on Harris are 'scorched-earth' and 'vicious,' implying a negative judgment without providing evidence or context. Additionally, the author uses emotional language such as 'boomlet,' 'daunting task,' and 'resetting a race.'
        • She’s a weak candidate, terrible communicator, and has extremist views on everything from immigration to energy to the economy to national security.
        • The Trump campaign isn’t waiting to unleash a multipronged attack on Harris.
        • Republicans worry that Trump risks underestimating her.
      • Fallacies (80%)
        The author makes an appeal to authority when quoting top GOP strategists and a prominent GOP operative about Kamala Harris's dominance in the Democratic race. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attacks on Harris by Trump and MAGA social media accounts, which could be seen as a form of emotional appeal.
        • “She has been totally dominating,” a top GOP strategist marveled on Tuesday after the Harris campaign reported it had raised more than $100 million since its launch.
        • “Remember, that’s how Trump won 2016.”
      • Bias (10%)
        The author makes several statements that demonstrate a bias against Kamala Harris. He quotes multiple sources expressing their belief that Harris is a weak candidate and has extremist views. The author also mentions the use of racist and misogynist memes and tropes about Harris on MAGA social media accounts, implying an approval or acceptance of such behavior.
        • Republicans worry that Trump risks underestimating her.
          • She's a weak candidate, terrible communicator, and has extremist views on everything from immigration to energy to the economy to national security.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          99%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          The Real Story of Kamala Harris’s Record on Immigration

          The New Yorker Magazine Jonathan Blitzer Sunday, 28 July 2024 10:00
          • Unique Points
            • Republican lawmakers received a memo from the National Republican Congressional Committee to define Vice-President Kamala Harris’s record on immigration quickly.
            • Democrats rallied around Kamala Harris’s candidacy after Joe Biden ended his re-election bid.
            • Several Republican members used racist attack lines against Kamala Harris, calling her a ‘DEI hire’.
            • Elise Stefanik planned to file a resolution condemning Kamala Harris for her role as Joe Biden’s ‘border czar’.
            • The title ‘border czar’ did not exist for Kamala Harris.
            • Republicans edited the resolution to say that Harris came to be known colloquially as the Biden administration’s ‘border czar’.
            • The resolution contained falsehoods, misrepresentations, and other inanities.
            • Border crossings in May 2024 were not higher than the highest month seen under President Trump.
            • The chief of Border Patrol had not spoken with Kamala Harris since his appointment in July 2023.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          98%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Will Harris clinch the Democratic nomination? She's one step closer after pivotal deadline passes

          USA Today Sunday, 28 July 2024 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • Vice President Kamala Harris is closing in on officially having the Democratic nomination for president.
            • Harris is the only Democrat with a national profile who has publicly declared their candidacy.
            • Harris has secured more than half the support of Democratic delegates to be the nominee.
            • Senator Joe Manchin considered switching his party affiliation to Democrat but decided against running for president.
            • President Joe Biden stepped aside from the race after a shaky debate performance and concerns about his ability to beat his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump.
            • Biden endorsed Harris shortly after announcing he was not seeking a second term.
          • Accuracy
            • Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump and Republican colleagues are ramping up their attacks on presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris using multiple claims that are not true.
            • Kamala Harris raised over $100 million since her campaign launch, surpassing expectations.
            • Republicans have been making false claims against Kamala Harris.
            • There are signs that Trump campaign recognizes Kamala Harris as a bigger challenge than Joe Biden.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication