Complaint
This item examined the evidence relevant to Kamala Harris’ claims about Donald Trump’s position on issues related to abortion and reproductive rights. A viewer complained that it had quoted a truth social posting by Mr Trump which appeared to contradict Ms Harris, on the basis that Mr Trump’s record of mendacity was such that his statements had no value for purposes of verification. The ECU considered the complaint in the light of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s editorial standards of accuracy.
Outcome
Irrespective of the complainant’s view of Mr Trump’s veracity, the ECU noted that the post in question was his response to Ms Harris’ claim that he would, if elected, limit access to birth control and IVF. It therefore formed part of the record of Mr Trump’s public statements on the policy issues in question, and was relevant to the item’s examination of Ms Harris’ claims about him.
Not upheld