Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris Lie About Owning a Firearm?
Facts And Fact Checking,Kamala Harris,Gun Control And Gun Rights
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AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
A viral post shared on X claims Vice President Kamala Harris lied about owning a firearm during an interview with CNN.
Verdict: Misleading
The post refers to an error within the CNN transcript and closed-captions. Harris does own a firearm.
Fact Check:
During an interview with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, Harris remarked that anyone who broke into her home would ‘get shot,’ according to BBC. The statement came during a discussion on gun control, where the vice president reiterated that she would not ‘take everyone’s guns away’ should she become president, USA Today reported.
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