Donald Trump’s running mate is now echoing the former president’s claims of “fake news,” alleging that media outlets are utilizing “fake polls” to falsely depict Vice President Kamala Harris as leading in the presidential race. During a Fox News Sunday interview, Sen. J.D. Vance suggested that “The media manipulates polls to suppress Republican turnout and incite division among Republican voters.”
When Fox host Shannon Bream referenced a new Washington Post-ABC poll showing Harris with a four to five-point lead nationally, Vance countered by questioning the accuracy of such polls. “Those new numbers might suggest momentum for Harris, but our internal polls reflect a different story,” Bream noted, emphasizing the contrasting data.
Vance challenges the accuracy of the Washington Post-ABC poll, suggesting internal numbers tell a different story
According to the Sunday poll, Harris is supported by 49 percent of registered voters, compared to Trump’s 45 percent. When Robert F. Kennedy is included, Harris’ lead narrows to three points (47-44). This lead exceeds Biden’s standing in the polls shortly before his withdrawal from the race.
Vance criticized the ABC-Washington Post poll, claiming it was unreliable in the summer of 2020. He expressed confidence in his campaign’s numbers and suggested that conversations with American voters support his optimism for November. Vance also claimed that insiders within Harris’ campaign are concerned about her current position.
In contrast, a poll released Saturday by The New York Times and Siena College shows Harris leading in critical swing states like Arizona and North Carolina, and gaining in Nevada and Georgia. Even Rasmussen, a conservative-leaning pollster favored by Trump, shows Harris leading by one point in Michigan, with her advantage increasing to three points when third-party candidates are included.
