### Jake Tapper Fact-Checks Vice President Kamala Harris Over Trump Comments

During a recent live broadcast, CNN's Jake Tapper addressed a contentious statement made by Vice President Kamala Harris regarding former President Donald Trump. Harris, at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, alleged that Trump said he would impose his will "whether the women like it or not" concerning abortion rights and women's bodily autonomy.

Harris asserted, "Now in America, one in three women lives in a state with a Trump abortion ban, many with no exceptions, even for rape and incest, which is immoral. And Donald Trump's not done. Did everyone hear what he just said yesterday? That he will do what he wants, quote, and here's where I'm going to quote 'whether the women like it or not.'" She emphasized the need to vote, arguing that Trump has consistently shown disregard for women's rights.

However, Tapper pointed out that Harris's comments took Trump's remarks out of context. He noted that Trump's actual statement was in reference to protecting women from what he described as the dangers posed by illegal immigrants. At his own rally, Trump accused Harris of enabling criminal elements to enter the country, claiming these individuals pose a threat to women and girls.

Trump stated, "Kamala has imported criminal migrants from prisons and jails, from insane asylums and mental institutions all over the world from Venezuela to the Congo, including savage criminals who assault, rape, and murder our women and girls. Anyone who would let monsters kidnap and kill our children does not belong anywhere near the Oval Office." He followed up with, "I'm gonna do it whether the women like it or not. I'm gonna protect them."

In response to the misconstrued quote, Tapper clarified that Trump's comments were not about overriding women's autonomy in general but were specifically about his commitment to protecting women, whether they agreed with his methods or not. He conceded that while Trump's choice of words could be objectionable, it did not support the broader claim Harris made.

Democratic strategist Karen Finney weighed in, suggesting that Trump's stance might be perceived as misogynistic. Nonetheless, Tapper stressed the importance of accurate representation in reporting. "So just quote it accurately," he insisted.

Harris's portrayal of Trump's words appeared again on social media when she posted on X, "Donald Trump thinks he should get to make decisions about what you do with your body. Whether you like it or not," linking her claims back to a clip of Trump's speech.

The discrepancy highlights a broader issue of context and accuracy in political discourse, particularly as tensions heighten approaching election periods.