Overview

• Donald Trump claimed during a debate with Kamala Harris that he sent a photo of Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar's house to intimidate him.
• The comment quickly went viral, sparking a meme fest on social media as users mocked the bizarre claim.
• Fact-checkers and critics pointed out inconsistencies in Trump's story, noting that Baradar is not the head of the Taliban and that the group's primary weapon was IEDs, not snipers.
• Trump's narrative about his interactions with Taliban leaders has evolved over the years, with various versions told in different contexts.
• The debate highlighted the contentious nature of the 2024 presidential race, with Harris currently holding a marginal lead over Trump in the polls.