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Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s CNN interview

Elections
Harris-Walz in Philadelphia, 08-06-24
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, appear Aug. 6, 2024, at a campaign event in Philadelphia. (AP)
By PolitiFact Staff
August 29, 2024

PolitiFact fact-checked Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in their first joint interview since announcing their presidential campaign.

PolitiFact has rated Harris on our Truth-O-Meter 52 times since 2012 and rated Walz three times in 2024. We also fact-checked their remarks at last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

To suggest a claim for us to fact-check, email truthometer@politifact.com or text “Facts” to (727) 382-4727.


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