A prominent theme that resurfaces in the context of the United States presidential elections is the influence of disinformation on Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, especially the 2024 election cycle.

The spread of fake news, particularly regarding immigration and Vice President Kamala Harris, has been a central tactic in the Trump campaign, which has accused Harris of being a "Marxist”. Immigration, a sensitive and polarizing topic, has been a constant target of false allegations, such as the alleged link between immigrants and rising crime or the loss of jobs for American citizens. These lies have spread widely on social networks, with negative impacts on the perception and treatment of immigrants in the US, according to the Latin Times.

According to a KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll, 36 percent of respondents believe Trump's rhetoric on immigration has contributed to the negative treatment of immigrants, while only 7 percent say the same about Harris. The survey also revealed that 80 percent of respondents have heard the false claim that immigrants are responsible for the increase in violent crime, and 74 percent have heard that immigrants are "stealing" jobs. Despite the wide exposure to this information, opinions are divided between those who believe it and those who consider it false, with views clearly aligned with party preferences.

In addition, confusion about the eligibility of immigrants for federal benefits is common. Many don't know that undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federally funded health care programs, and that legal immigrants only become eligible for benefits like Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid after five years of residency.

Finally, the poll highlights that the majority of immigrants (55%) believe that their living conditions would improve under Harris' leadership, while 19% favor Trump, and 25% say that the election result would not significantly affect their lives. The study underscores the continuing division and misinformation that impact the electoral debate, especially on immigration-related issues.