Mostly False

Kamala Harris “wants to defund the police.”

FindingMostly False
Claim dateJuly 30, 2024
Last reviewedSeptember 19, 2026

The statement: Kamala Harris “wants to defund the police.”

Context

stated on July 24, 2024 in a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina:

Published finding: Mostly False

The statement contained an element of truth but left a materially inaccurate overall impression.

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