Thu Sep 26 12:57:09 UTC 2024: ## False Claim Spreads Online: Tim Walz’s ‘Four More Years’ Remark Not About Kamala Harris
A viral video circulating on Instagram falsely claims that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, criticized his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, saying “We can’t afford four more years of this.” The video, which has been viewed over 21,000 times, appears to have been edited to create a false narrative.
Fact-checking organizations, including PolitiFact, have debunked this claim. While Walz did use the phrase “We can’t afford four more years of this” at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, his remarks were not directed at Harris. He was actually speaking about gun violence and advocating for stricter gun control measures. Walz even mentioned his own personal support for gun ownership while addressing the issue.
The video appears to intentionally misinterpret Walz’s speech, taking his comments out of context to create a false impression of conflict within the Democratic ticket. It’s worth noting that neither Walz nor Harris has publicly addressed this fabricated claim.
This incident highlights the dangers of misinformation spread through social media and the importance of verifying information from credible sources.
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