On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, several speakers took the stage to address various issues, from healthcare to national security. CNN’s Daniel Dale fact-checked some of the claims made during the event.

Healthcare

Speaker and former Vice President Joe Biden claimed that President Donald Trump has no plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This is true, as Trump has not presented a detailed healthcare plan to replace the ACA. However, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he will protect people with pre-existing conditions, which is misleading since his administration has sought to repeal the ACA without offering an alternative that would protect these individuals.

National Security

Speaker and former Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that Trump has weakened America’s alliances and emboldened adversaries. This is partially true, as Trump has indeed strained relationships with allies and has been criticized for his approach to dealing with adversaries like Russia and North Korea. However, it’s also important to note that Trump has maintained strong relationships with some allies, such as Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Economy

Speaker and former Secretary of Labor Tom Perez claimed that Trump’s tax cuts primarily benefited the wealthy and large corporations. This is true, as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 disproportionately benefited higher-income earners and corporations. However, it’s worth noting that the tax cuts did provide some relief to middle-class Americans as well.

Immigration

Speaker and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro claimed that Trump’s administration has separated thousands of migrant children from their parents at the border. This is true, as the Trump administration’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy at the border led to the separation of thousands of families. However, it’s important to note that the policy was eventually reversed after widespread criticism.

Education

Speaker and former Education Secretary John King claimed that Trump’s budget proposals have sought to cut education funding. This is true, as Trump’s budget proposals have indeed included cuts to education funding. However, it’s worth noting that Congress has not approved these cuts, and education funding has actually increased during Trump’s presidency.

Conclusion

Fact-checking the claims made during the third night of the Democratic National Convention reveals a mix of accurate and misleading statements. While some claims were supported by evidence, others were exaggerated or omitted important context. It’s crucial for voters to critically evaluate the information presented during political events to make informed decisions.

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