Live VP debate fact-checks: How accurate are JD Vance and Tim Walz?

PolitiFact is live fact-checking the first 2024 vice presidential debate Oct. 1 in New York City between Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
CBS News is hosting the debate, which will air at 8 p.m. CT and be available to stream online. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan will moderate the debate.
PolitiFact has fact-checked Vance 20 times since 2018 and Walz six times since August 2024. Tonight, we’ll draw on that archive to check the accuracy of the candidates’ statements. We previously fact-checked the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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