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NPR Network will have you covered live from Chicago all week The latest from the Democratic National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump told his supporters on Truth Social earlier today that he will be posting the entirety of Kamala Harris’ DNC speech, where she formally accepted the party’s nomination for president.
Here are some of the things Trump commented on as Harris spoke tonight, along with some quick fact-checking.
About Abortion: “Everyone, Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives, liked Roe v. Wade stoppedand brought back to the States.”
lie: A year later from June 2023, according to a Gallup poll Roe v. Wade Overturned, 61% of respondents said they would overturn Ro It’s a “bad thing,” with 38% saying it’s a “good thing.”
In addition, a NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll Since the beginning of this year most Americans believe that decriminalizing abortion is wrong.
About Immigration: “She called to give everything Illegal citizenshipSay goodbye to America! She is an ardent Marxist!”
lie: During her acceptance speech tonight, Harris said she supports a bipartisan border bill on immigration. There is nothing in the text of the bill that would grant automatic US citizenship to all undocumented immigrants.
Additionally, while Harris notes that there should be pathways to citizenship, again, this does not equate to automatic citizenship for those in the country illegally.
On his legal troubles: “These cases All of this was launched by her and Biden against their political nemesis ME!”
lie: The cases against former President Trump, who are currently facing four criminal cases in New York state court, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, Georgia state court and the US District Court, have nothing to do with the White House. respectively for the Southern District of Florida.
