Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., lied repeatedly during the vice presidential debate against Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, on everything from Iran to the border. Here are some of his most notable lies from the night.
1. Harris Stands Strong Against Iran
Iran launched a barrage of missile attacks against Israel Oct. 1, the same day as the debate. Walz blamed Trump for emboldening Iran, ignoring the steps during Vice President Kamala Harris’ tenure to enable the radical Islamic nation. “Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of Donald Trump’s fickle leadership,” Walz claimed.
Timothy Walz: Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon because of Donald Trump.
Fact check: Kamala Harris unfroze nearly $100 Billion for the Iranian regime, which they literally used today to launch massive missile strikes on Israel. pic.twitter.com/sigkC2CAte
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024
But the Biden-Harris administration enacted a sanctions waiver in March, giving Iran access to $10 billion. During Harris’ tenure, Iran-sponsored actors have killed American soldiers and attacked Navy ships. The day of the debate, Iran directly attacked Israel. Iran is also getting dangerously close to obtaining nuclear weapons.
2. Trump Will Implement 20% Sales Tax
Trump’s tariffs on imports will jack up prices, essentially implementing a 20% sales tax across America — at least if one believes Walz. “Now he’s proposing a 20% consumption or sales tax on everything we bring in. Everyone agrees, including businesses, it would be destabilizing, it would increase inflation, and potentially lead
