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OPINION| In a world where politicians often seem to play fast and loose with the truth, it’s refreshing to see someone like Elon Musk step up and hold them accountable. Recently, Musk personally fact-checked Vice President Kamala Harris after she made a false statement about former President Donald Trump’s stance on abortion.
The incident occurred on the social media platform X, where Harris claimed that Trump would “ban abortion nationwide.” This statement was quickly flagged by the platform’s “Community Notes” feature, which allows users to add context to potentially misleading posts. The note pointed out that Trump had actually said he would not sign a national abortion ban during a recent presidential debate.
Elon is fact checking Kamala Harris..
Never deleting this app. 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/yCwm1tzraO
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) July 1, 2024
Musk, who owns X, took to the platform to express his frustration with Harris’s false claim. “When will politicians, or at least the intern who runs their account, learn that lying on this platform doesn’t work anymore?” he wrote. “In another tweet, Musk clarified that Donald Trump said in the debate that he would not ban abortion.”
This isn’t the first time Musk has been critical of Harris. In the past, he has called her out for her “lying” and “hypocrisy” on various issues. But this latest incident seems to have struck a chord with many Trump supporters and Elon Musk fans, who are tired of seeing politicians like Harris get away with spreading misinformation.
The Democrat strategy appears to be: lie about Trump’s policy positions, while continuing to call Trump a liar.
Trump has clearly stated that he views abortion as an issue for the states, not the federal government. https://t.co/AVZ65qKACQ
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 1, 2024
For these individuals, Musk’s fact-checking of Harris is a breath of fresh air. It’s a reminder that there are still people out there who are willing to stand up for the truth, even when it means going up against powerful politicians.
Of course, not everyone is a fan of Musk’s approach. Some have accused him of being biased against Harris and the Democratic Party. But for those who appreciate his commitment to transparency and accountability, his fact-checking of Harris is just another example of why they admire him so much.
Community Notes has brutalized Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/fzMZXxB1Zs
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) July 1, 2024
At the end of the day, this incident serves as a reminder that we need more people like Elon Musk in the world. People who are willing to call out politicians when they lie, and who are committed to promoting transparency and truth in our public discourse.
So the next time you see someone spreading misinformation on social media, remember Elon Musk’s example. Speak up, fact-check, and hold them accountable. Because in a world where the truth is under constant attack, it’s up to all of us to defend it.