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Donald Trump, Former U.S. president

“During her term, it’s not even believable, she let in 13,099 convicted murderers," referring to Vice President Kamala Harris and people entering the country illegally.”

FactCheck.org rated this: False

FactCheck.org says: The “vast majority” of the 13,099 entered the U.S. and had their custody status determined before the Biden administration, according to the Department of Homeland Security. They also gained entry legally and illegally.

JD Vance, Republican vice presidential nominee

“Thanks to her [Vice President Kamala Harris'] open border, murders are up 81% in Springfield, Ohio.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Distorts the Facts

FactCheck.org says: There were nine murders in 2023. That’s an 80% increase from 2021 — but one fewer than the 10 murders in 2020, when Trump was president. There's no evidence that immigrants are responsible for committing murders.