As Harris moves to secure the Democratic nomination, misinformation follows soon after online

Within minutes of a presidential endorsement, misleading claims, altered photos, and false accusations about Vice President Kamala Harris began to circulate on the internet. Supporters of former President Donald Trump even suggested a coup against President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, pro-Harris videos were shared on social media platforms. The upcoming months of the presidential campaign are expected to be filled with debates and attempts to shape and tarnish Harris’ image, especially on social media platforms that have relaxed their regulations on disinformation. Misinformation includes antisemitic conspiracy theories and photoshopped images of Harris. False claims about her racial identity and sexualized language have also surfaced. The article highlights the importance of combatting disinformation on social media platforms.