Trending Images Share with X It claims to show a CNN headline that Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 Democratic candidate, is requiring Democrats to get the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to vote in November.
— Lewis (@_APWK_) August 27, 2024
Verdict: False
The headline did not appear on CNN's website or verified social media accounts, and there is no other evidence to support the claim. Additionally, Harris has not publicly commented on the allegations. A CNN spokesperson denied the allegations in an email to Check Your Fact.
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NBA player Magic Johnson reportedly faced strong backlash on social media after praising Harris and her 2024 running mate, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, in their first interview since announcing their presidential bids. Fox NewsAccording to the outlet, social media users took issue with Johnson's post on X, saying Harris has a “true vision” for the United States.
The X image, which has been viewed more than 42,000 times at the time of writing, appears to show a CNN headline reporting that Harris will require Democrats to be up to date on the COVID-19 vaccine to vote in November: “BREAKING: Kamala to require all Democrats to get COVID-19 vaccine. [sic] Get up-to-date COVID-19 testing [sic] “Shot for Voting in November,” reads one headline. According to the same image, the headline appears to have been published on August 27.
This claim is false. Check Your Fact searched headlines for this claim. CNN website But it wasn't there, and the headline doesn't appear in any verified media articles. Facebook, Xand Instagram account. (Related: Fact-check Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz's first joint interview)
Likewise, Harris has not addressed the headline, nor has she announced any plans to require Democrats to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to vote through her campaign. 2024 Campaign Website Or her Verified Social media accountDemocratic Party Not yet Publicly commented The same goes for claims.
In addition, Check Your Fact Trusted news coverage To back up the claim, the opposite is true. August 29th, Snopes The claim is false, but the agency reported that a new COVID-19 vaccine is available amid a “summer surge” of coronavirus cases. POLITICO.
Check Your Fact previously debunked an Instagram post claiming that Governor Harris was announcing a national COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
A CNN spokesperson denied the allegations in an email to Check Your Fact.
“CNN does not run the headline described,” the spokesperson said.
