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Kamala Harris

Former Vice President of the United States

DemocratFederalCalifornia

Kamala Harris served as the 49th Vice President of the United States (2021–2025) — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office. She was the Democratic nominee for President in 2024, losing the general election to Donald Trump. Previously she served as U.S. Senator from California (2017–2021), California Attorney General (2011–2017), and District Attorney of San Francisco (2004–2011).

9.85/ 10.00
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4 verified records
0 unresolved matters
Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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9.85
Total / 10.00
Truthfulness1.85 / 2.00
−0.15 deducted
Legal Conduct3.00 / 3.00
Ethics2.00 / 2.00
Financial Integrity1.50 / 1.50
Public Accountability1.50 / 1.50

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Verified FactTruthfulnessMinor
-0.10 pts

Fracking position reversal: from supporting a ban to pledging no ban

Harris stated in a July 2019 primary debate that she was 'in favor of banning fracking,' then pledged in the September 10, 2024 presidential debate, 'As president, I will not ban fracking.'

Verified Facts: Both statements are on video record (CNN, July 31, 2019; ABC News, September 10, 2024). The reversal is documented by FactCheck.org and NPR.
Sources (2)
T2FactCheck.org — Ad Misleads on Harris' Fracking Position
T2NPR — Fact-check of the 2024 Trump-Harris presidential debate

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Event: Sep 10, 2024· Published: Sep 14, 2026
Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026
Verified FactTransparency
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Assigned by President Biden to lead diplomatic effort on root causes of migration

On March 24, 2021, President Biden assigned Vice President Harris to lead the administration's diplomatic effort addressing the root causes of migration from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Verified Facts: The March 24, 2021 assignment is documented by NBC News, ABC News, and the White House record.
Sources (2)
T2NBC News — Biden asked Harris to tackle the 'root causes' of migration. Here's what she did
T2ABC News — Biden taps Harris to stem migration flow from Central America

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Event: Mar 24, 2021· Published: Sep 14, 2026
Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026
Verified FactTruthfulnessMinor
-0.05 pts

Medicare for All position shift: from eliminating private insurance to preserving it

In January 2019, Harris indicated support for eliminating private health insurance under Medicare for All; in July 2019 she released her own plan preserving a role for private insurers.

Verified Facts: January 2019 town hall remarks and July 2019 plan release are both documented; the shift is documented by CNN.
Sources (2)
T2CNN — Kamala Harris' complicated history with Medicare for All
T2CNN — Kamala Harris unveils 'Medicare for All' plan that preserves role for private insurers

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Event: Jul 29, 2019· Published: Sep 14, 2026
Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026
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As California AG, declined to prosecute OneWest Bank over foreclosure violations

Harris's attorney general office declined to prosecute Steven Mnuchin's OneWest Bank in 2013 over alleged foreclosure law violations; the decision drew scrutiny after Mnuchin became Treasury Secretary.

Verified Facts: The decision not to prosecute is documented and publicly defended by Harris; subsequent reporting is documented. No adjudicated misconduct.
Sources (2)
T2The Hill — Dem defends decision not to charge Trump Treasury pick
T2The Intercept — Kamala Harris Fails to Explain Why She Didn't Prosecute Steven Mnuchin's Bank

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Event: May 1, 2013· Published: Sep 14, 2026
Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026
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