Fake The History of Kamala Harris post not by Gen. Higginbotham [Video]

During election season, it’s easy for misinformation to spread online. Many VERIFY readers sent us a post that’s been repeatedly shared on social media and via email forwards, asking the VERIFY team to look into its authenticity.

The post, which is often shared as an article titled “The History of Kamala Harris,” purports to be authored by a Marine Corps general, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey B. Higginbotham, and claims to reveal extensive communist ties in Vice President Harris’ background.

THE QUESTION

Is “The History of Kamala Harris” a real article by Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Higginbotham?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

No, “The History of Kamala Harris” is not a real article by Maj. Gen. Higginbotham.

WHAT WE FOUND

The alleged editorial has never been published by any news outlets or shared by any legitimate organizations. Maj. Gen. Geoffrey …