Live: Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ NABJ interview in Philadelphia

PolitiFact is live fact-checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ panel interview in Philadelphia hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.

TheGrio’s Gerren Keith Gaynor, Politico’s Eugene Daniels and WHYY’s Tonya Mosley will interview the Democratic presidential nominee at 2:30 p.m. ET, Sept. 17, 2024. The interview will be streamed on the NABJ’s social media and WHYY’s platforms

PolitiFact fact-checks politicians across the political spectrum. We previously fact-checked former President Donald Trump’s July 31 appearance at the NABJ Convention and Career Fair. 

Follow our live fact-checking here on our website and across our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), with the hashtag #NABJfactcheck.

To suggest a claim for us to fact-check from Harris’ interview, email truthometer@politifact.com or text it to (727) 382-4727, and we’ll investigate.  


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Live: Fact-checking Kamala Harris’ NABJ interview in Philadelphia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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stated on January 14, 2026 a statement

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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