A social media post claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris made a nonsensical statement about Olympians, saying, “Because Olympians are Olympic, they are at the Olympics being Olympian, so it’s more important now than ever to support their Olympianism.” However, this quote was fabricated and there is no evidence that Harris actually said it. The post received over 600 likes but was debunked as false by a spokesperson for Harris’ presidential campaign.
Since announcing her presidential campaign, Harris has made comments about the Olympics, such as encouraging U.S. men’s basketball team to “bring back the gold” and congratulating NCAA national championship teams who would be competing in the Olympics. Despite the fabricated quote circulating online, Harris has not made any nonsensical statements about Olympians.
Misinformation about Harris has been spreading rapidly since President Joe Biden endorsed her for president and ended his own re-election campaign. False claims, such as Harris being “in charge of the border” and photos with Jeffrey Epstein, have been debunked by fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact and Snopes.
USA TODAY, along with other fact-checking sources, have debunked the claim that Harris made the nonsensical statement about Olympians, emphasizing the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before sharing it online. The spread of misinformation can be harmful and misleading, and it is crucial to rely on credible sources for accurate information.
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