Elon Musk harshly criticizes Kamala Harris, accusing her of ‘lying’ about Trump’s position on abortion. He calls out her statements as misleading and inaccurate regarding Trump’s views.
Vice President Kamala Harris was fact-checked and criticized by Elon Musk and users on his platform, X, for a post claiming that former President Donald Trump would ban abortion nationwide. Harris stated, “Donald Trump would ban abortion nationwide. President @JoeBiden and I will do everything in our power to stop him and restore women’s reproductive freedom.”
However, Trump has consistently stated that he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, and recently posted a video on Truth Social detailing his position.
“My view is now that we have abortion where everybody wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both. And whatever they decide must be the law of the land — in this case, the law of the state,” Trump said.
Community Notes on X added context to Harris’ post, citing sources from CNN, BBC, The Associated Press, The New York Times, and Trump’s own Truth Social account, all of which contradicted Harris’ claim. Musk scolded Harris for “lying” on his platform, asking, “When will politicians, or at least the intern who runs their account, learn that lying on this platform doesn’t work anymore?”
Trump has clarified his stance on abortion, stating that he agrees with the Supreme Court’s decision to approve the abortion pill and would not block it. He also emphasized that he believes in exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. During the CNN Presidential Debate, Trump was asked about his stance on abortion and whether he would block abortion medication for women. He responded, “First of all, the Supreme Court just approved the abortion pill and I agree with their decision to have done that, and I will not block it.”
Trump’s comments on abortion have been met with criticism, with many pointing out that his stance contradicts his previous statements on the issue. Despite his claims that he believes in exceptions, Trump has historically been opposed to abortion and has supported anti-abortion legislation.
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Harris’ post or Trump’s stance on abortion. However, the incident highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights in the US and the importance of fact-checking in political discourse.
Social media platforms like X have become increasingly important in holding politicians accountable for their statements and actions. By allowing users to add context and fact-check claims, these platforms provide a vital service in promoting transparency and accuracy in political discourse.
In this case, Musk’s criticism of Harris’ post and the addition of context by Community Notes on X demonstrate the power of social media in holding politicians accountable for their statements. By calling out Harris for her inaccurate claim, Musk and the users on X have helped to promote a more informed and nuanced discussion of the issue.
As the debate over abortion rights continues, it is essential that politicians and their supporters are held accountable for their statements and actions. By promoting fact-checking and accuracy, social media platforms like X can play a vital role in ensuring that the public is informed and engaged in the discussion.
