photograph Share with X It purports to point to a CNN article alleging that Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz promised free Costco memberships to SNAP recipients.
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Verdict: False
The image has been digitally altered. A CNN spokesperson confirmed the story is fake.
Fact check:
In her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris explained that her “values have not changed” despite her shifting policy positions. CBS NewsAccording to the outlet, she had previously claimed she did not support a ban on fracking, but during a town hall meeting in September 2019 she said, “There's no question I'm in favor of a ban on fracking.”
The photo purports to show a CNN article reporting that Harris and Walz had promised free Costco memberships to SNAP recipients.
“Harris and Walz promise free Costco memberships for all SNAP recipients,” reads the headline, with a photo of the pair smiling side by side with Harris raising her hand to wave. Below that, a subheading reads, “Vice President Kamala Harris says plan would help low-income people achieve economic equality.”
The caption of the post reads, “Our Thermopylae will be a sales point for 9 volt batteries.”
But this isn't a real article. Website or Social media account.
“This post is fake. CNN is not reporting it,” a CNN spokesperson told Check Your Fact in an email. (Related: Kamala Harris says Trump and his allies will implement abortion bans and restrict access to birth control if re-elected)
This article is Priscilla Alvarez and Betsy KleinBut it's not listed on either profile. article The article, written by the two reporters, “Harris and Waltz target battleground state of Georgia in post-DNC moves.”
