Fact Check: Photo of Kamala Harris Standing in Front of Soldiers with Hammer and Sickle Flag in Chicago is Fake

(CHICAGO, IL) August 18, 2024 – A widely circulated image purportedly showing Vice President Kamala Harris standing in front of a crowd of soldiers holding a flag featuring the hammer and sickle symbol in Chicago has been confirmed as fake.

The image, which was originally shared by former President Donald Trump on X, has been digitally manipulated. The original photo does not include any such flag or soldiers in the background. Vice President Harris has not participated in any event resembling the one depicted in the altered image.

This doctored image is part of a growing trend of misinformation aimed at misleading the public and discrediting public figures. We urge readers to verify the authenticity of images and sources before sharing content online.