Stand up for the facts!

Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy.
We need your help.

More Info

I would like to contribute

$

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

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.


Our Sources

See links in live blog.

Browse the Truth-O-Meter

More by PolitiFact Staff
Donald Trump
stated on December 8, 2021 an interview with Hugh Hewitt
Gas prices were "$1.86 when I left" the White House.
False
David Menchetti
stated on November 28, 2016 testimony before the Illinois House Labor and Commerce Committee
"The causation standard in Indiana is exactly the same as it is in Illinois."
True

There’s no “gotcha” here

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
stated on January 7, 2026 a press briefing

stated on January 14, 2026 a statement

Social Media
stated on February 14, 2026 social media posts



stated on January 20, 2026 an op-ed


Donald Trump
stated on February 3, 2026 remarks in the Oval Office


Social Media
stated on February 8, 2026 social media posts





Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
stated on stated on November 17, 2025 in remarks at George Washington University:

Donald Trump
stated on February 2, 2026 an interview with Dan Bongino