Debunking Misinformation: Kamala Harris Faces Renewed Attacks Amid 2024 Presidential Bid
Misinformation targeting Kamala Harris has resurfaced following her 2024 presidential bid announcement. False claims challenge her eligibility and identity, rekindling online 'birtherism' and questioning her ethnic background and past. Experts confirm Harris' natural-born citizenship and highlight misinformation's impact on her public image.
As Kamala Harris enters the 2024 presidential race, misinformation from her vice presidential campaign has reemerged, stirring controversy. Claims questioning her eligibility and ethnicity have gained online traction, with users reviving debunked 'birtherism' theories and misleading narratives.
One prominent falsehood states Harris isn't a 'natural-born citizen' due to her immigrant parents. Constitutional experts affirm her citizenship, grounded in the 14th Amendment.
Misleading claims also dispute Harris' Black identity, despite her mixed heritage. Additionally, there's renewed speculation about her past relationship with Willie Brown, though reports clarify he was estranged from his wife at the time. Harris' campaign faces an uphill battle against persistent misinformation.
(With inputs from agencies.)

