Was Kamala from a middle-class family, or was it just another lie, one of many the moderators failed to check?

[Votto]

Sounds like middle class

Not by today's standards

The middle class today is usually a broken home with families now not being able to even afford a home.

Luckily, she grew up at a time when the economy was much better

You know, when Reagan was President.

 

[Kilroy2]

Shyamala Gopalan was a biomedical scientist who studied the progesterone receptor gene and breast cancer. She was the mother of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Maya Harris,

They were also immigrants.

The father was a professor and economist.

The marriage did not last and the mother and girls moved to California

There is no reason to doubt her as its not as important as some seem to make it out to be

Harris was able to go to college and eventually worked in the DA office

So it was a broken family but both were professionals.

What is a lie is others who think they know best

Just an attempt to smear her.

 

[excalibur]

Until her father left when she was seven and then was raised by a single mother

Both parents were professors. They (Kamala and mommy) lived in Montreal in a very high-end neighborhood. Ever hear of 'child support'?

 

[Auld Phart]

Sounds like middle class

and with hard work and dedication, not to mention political influences, she worked her way to low class

 

[rightwinger]

and with hard work and dedication, not to mention political influences, she worked her way to low class

Looking like she worked her way up to President

 

[Auld Phart]

Looking like she worked her way up to President

so did MOnica

 

[MarathonMike]

She worked at McDonald's which is unverified

IF (and that is a BIG IF) it must have been a very brief period of time since NO ONE including Kamala can identify which freaking McDonald's it was and when she worked there. Everything about Kamala Harris is fake, phony or an outright lie.

 

[healthmyths]

Kamala Harris' Claim of Middle-Class Upbringing Claim Scrutinized - Washington Digest

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts. However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal...

washingtondigest.com

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts.


However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal, Canada, far from the modest life she suggested she knew, as Breitbart reports.

Harris made the comment while sidestepping a direct question about whether Americans were better off now than four years ago.


Instead of answering, she pivoted to her personal background, suggesting that her middle-class upbringing shaped her understanding of the needs of average Americans. Harris emphasized that her plan would uplift middle-class and working families.

Harris’ Focus on Middle-Class Solutions​

In an attempt to further align with the struggles of working-class families, Harris shared her belief in the dreams and ambitions of the American people.


She elaborated on her proposed “opportunity economy,” claiming that it would address the challenges facing many Americans, including high housing costs and insufficient support for young families.

The vice president's statements painted a picture of a person who understands the struggles of everyday citizens. She noted the shortage of affordable housing and the difficulty many families face in raising their children under current economic conditions. Harris positioned herself as someone who would deliver solutions to these issues.

Fact-Check Reveals Harris’ Wealthy Upbringing

However, a closer look at Harris’ background reveals that her claim of being raised in a middle-class environment may not reflect reality.

Breitbart News politics editor Emma-Jo Morris fact-checked Harris’ statements and reported that Harris grew up in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada. Westmount, the area in question, is described by Jo-Morris as not only the most affluent area in Montreal but also one of the richest neighborhoods in all of Canada.


Harris’ home during her teenage years was located on Grosvenor Avenue, a prestigious street lined with Victorian homes. According to Harris’ high school friend, these homes often sell for over $1 million CAD. This stands in stark contrast to Harris’ portrayal of a modest, middle-class life.

Harris’ Friend Paints a Different Picture​

An op-ed written by Harris’ former high school friend further contradicts the vice president's claims of a struggling background. According to this source, Harris enjoyed a stable and comfortable upbringing, complete with family dinners and a secure home life. This depiction of her youth seems to conflict with the narrative of hardship and struggle that Harris implied during the debate.

So if she has exaggerated about being "middle class"... what about her "McDonald's job"?

Harris has made this claim repeatedly over the years, and multiple reputable news outlets have reported on the story. But, aside from Harris' testimony itself, there is no evidence (such as a photo, employment record or confirmation from a friend or family member) to independently verify the claim. We've reached out to Harris' campaign and McDonald's and we'll update this report when, or if, we learn more.​

Harris Claims She Had a Job at McDonald's While at College. Here's What We Found

The vice president's claim that she once worked for the fast food giant resurfaced during the 2024 presidential campaign.

www.snopes.com

 

[MarathonMike]

so did MOnica

Good point, similar tactics used by both women.

 

[rightwinger]

So if she has exaggerated about being "middle class"... what about her "McDonald's job"?

Harris has made this claim repeatedly over the years, and multiple reputable news outlets have reported on the story. But, aside from Harris' testimony itself, there is no evidence (such as a photo, employment record or confirmation from a friend or family member) to independently verify the claim. We've reached out to Harris' campaign and McDonald's and we'll update this report when, or if, we learn more.​

Harris Claims She Had a Job at McDonald's While at College. Here's What We Found

The vice president's claim that she once worked for the fast food giant resurfaced during the 2024 presidential campaign.

www.snopes.com

Yes, because McDonalds keeps 40 year employment records just in case one of their employees runs for President

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Has Trump ever claimed he came from a middle class or lower background?

worse

He claimed ... why do you people open doors that allow Trump to look like the goofball loser he actually is in real life?

"Trump claimed he turned a ‘small’ $1 million loan from his father into an empire. The New York Times says it was more like $60.7 million in loans (that the amount would be worth $140 million in today’s dollars and that much of it was never repaid)."

What is it you people just can't grasp? Believing anything Trump claims is always like believing he'll pay his bill in full.

Fact Check: Trump’s claim that he built his company with $1 million loan

Trump consistently lowballs the help he got from his father. Trump has suggested he got his start when he obtained a $1 million loan from his father. “My father gave me a small loan of a million dollars,” he told NBC in October which he claimed he had to pay back with interest. “A million dollars isn’t very much compared to what I built.”

But that ignores the fact that he joined his father’s thriving real estate business after college and that he relied on his father’s connections as he made his way in the real estate world.

For instance, Fred Trump — along with the Hyatt hotel chain — jointly guaranteed the $70 million construction loan from Manufacturers Hanover bank, “each assuming a 50 percent share of the obligation and each committing itself to complete the project should Donald be unable to finish it,” according to veteran Trump chronicler Wayne Barrett in his 1992 book, ]Trump: The Deals and the Downfall.


Trump also benefited from three trusts that had been set up for family members. In 1976, Fred Trump set up eight $1 million trusts, one each for his five children and three grandchildren, according to a casino document. (That today would be worth about $4 million in inflation-adjusted dollars.) The casino document lists several other loans from Trump’s father to his son, including a $7.5 million loan with at least a 12 percent interest rate that was still outstanding in 1981.

The Wall Street Journal on Sept. 23 reported that a 1985 casino-license document showed that Donald Trump owed his father and father’s businesses about $14 million.

In a 2007 deposition, Trump admitted he had borrowed “a small amount” from his father’s estate: “I think it was like in the $9 million range.” And as Trump’s casinos ran into trouble, Trump’s father also purchased $3.5 million in gaming chips but did not use them, so the casino would have enough cash to make payments on its mortgage — a transaction that casino authorities later said was an illegal loan.[/I]

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Not by today's standards

The middle class today is usually a broken home with families now not being able to even afford a home.

Luckily, she grew up at a time when the economy was much better

You know, when Reagan was President.

When Democrats controlled the Congress? When Jimmy Carter's Fed Chief saved America, and Reagan got rid of him and gave us Randian Nitwit, mea culpa Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan - before he could do his damage? Living beyond means on credit 1980s?

try and keep up

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Kamala Harris' Claim of Middle-Class Upbringing Claim Scrutinized - Washington Digest

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts. However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal...

washingtondigest.com

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts.


However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal, Canada, far from the modest life she suggested she knew, as Breitbart reports.

Harris made the comment while sidestepping a direct question about whether Americans were better off now than four years ago.


Instead of answering, she pivoted to her personal background, suggesting that her middle-class upbringing shaped her understanding of the needs of average Americans. Harris emphasized that her plan would uplift middle-class and working families.

Harris’ Focus on Middle-Class Solutions​

In an attempt to further align with the struggles of working-class families, Harris shared her belief in the dreams and ambitions of the American people.


She elaborated on her proposed “opportunity economy,” claiming that it would address the challenges facing many Americans, including high housing costs and insufficient support for young families.

The vice president's statements painted a picture of a person who understands the struggles of everyday citizens. She noted the shortage of affordable housing and the difficulty many families face in raising their children under current economic conditions. Harris positioned herself as someone who would deliver solutions to these issues.

Fact-Check Reveals Harris’ Wealthy Upbringing

However, a closer look at Harris’ background reveals that her claim of being raised in a middle-class environment may not reflect reality.

Breitbart News politics editor Emma-Jo Morris fact-checked Harris’ statements and reported that Harris grew up in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada. Westmount, the area in question, is described by Jo-Morris as not only the most affluent area in Montreal but also one of the richest neighborhoods in all of Canada.


Harris’ home during her teenage years was located on Grosvenor Avenue, a prestigious street lined with Victorian homes. According to Harris’ high school friend, these homes often sell for over $1 million CAD. This stands in stark contrast to Harris’ portrayal of a modest, middle-class life.

Harris’ Friend Paints a Different Picture​

An op-ed written by Harris’ former high school friend further contradicts the vice president's claims of a struggling background. According to this source, Harris enjoyed a stable and comfortable upbringing, complete with family dinners and a secure home life. This depiction of her youth seems to conflict with the narrative of hardship and struggle that Harris implied during the debate.

Oh look, paid right wing liars intentionally fooling gullible Trumpers again.

A daily occurence.

Harris and her family rented the top floor of the house in Westmount. They didn't own the house. They rented one floor.

RIP to another idiot thread.

Kamala Harris' Canadian connections: What we know about her childhood in Montreal

The Harrises settled into the top floor of a Victorian home in Montreal's moneyed neighbourhood of Westmount

nationalpost.com

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Yes, because McDonalds keeps 40 year employment records just in case one of their employees runs for President

They (weirdos like healthmyths) question Harris' race etc.

No, McDonald's didn't say Kamala Harris never worked there | Fact check

McDonald's has not made any statement about whether Harris ever worked at the restaurant chain.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Looking like she worked her way up to President

Because she did.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Oh look, paid right wing liars intentionally fooling gullible Trumpers again.

A daily occurence.

Harris and her family rented the top floor of the house in Westmount. They didn't own the house. They rented one floor.

RIP to another idiot thread.

Kamala Harris' Canadian connections: What we know about her childhood in Montreal

The Harrises settled into the top floor of a Victorian home in Montreal's moneyed neighbourhood of Westmount

nationalpost.com

Votto rarely disappoints on that level

Did Kamala Harris work at McDonald's? Here are the facts

Ex-President Donald Trump has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of lying that she worked at McDonald's while she was a student.

metro.co.uk

 

[AMart]

 

[AMart]

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

You gullible fool.

Your evidence is that she didn't put it on a resume, when applying for a other job later in life.

Not that you knew that or actually watch/read your own links.

You're embarrassing yourself.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Hahahaha

The "extensive investigation" Trump said took 20 minutes.