mike freeman

Let’s break down the usual list of "Harris lies" that Trump defenders love to throw around: 1. **Charlottesville comments**: Harris has never lied about Trump’s comments. Trump *did* say there were "very fine people on both sides," trying to draw a false equivalence between neo-Nazis and those protesting against them. His "clarification" about not referring to white supremacists doesn’t erase the damage already done. 2. **Abortion stance**: Trump refused to say he’d veto a federal abortion ban, signaling to his base that he'd entertain such legislation. In the same breath, he’s dodged and deflected, refusing to commit—because he knows his hardline position is toxic to most Americans. So, Harris isn’t lying—she’s calling out Trump’s opportunistic evasion. 3. **Project 2025**: Harris didn’t make this up. Trump is tied to Project 2025—a right-wing blueprint to dismantle key government protections, attack climate policy, and roll back civil rights. His platform practically mirrors this extremist agenda, which seeks to turn the clock back on progress. 4. **Russia relations**: We’ve got years of evidence tying Trump to shady dealings with Russia—from the 2016 campaign to his soft stance on Putin. Mueller's investigation showed *plenty* of ties, and while it didn’t nail him on collusion, it uncovered more than enough unethical behavior. 5. **Gun control**: Harris has consistently supported common-sense gun reforms, like universal background checks and banning assault weapons. These positions are popular with a majority of Americans, and calling it a "gun ban" is a scare tactic, not reality. Compare all of this to Trump’s debate performance—where lies flew fast and furious. Whether it was downplaying abortion extremism, claiming economic success that never materialized, or once again defending January 6th rioters, Trump’s relationship with the truth remains purely fictional.