Debate Sparks Controversy Over Harris Earrings

Following the recent debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, conspiracy theories erupted online, primarily targeting Harris's jewelry. Trump supporters claimed she wore 'audio earrings' that helped her during the debate, a notion fueled by the resemblance of her earrings to products from the German start-up, NOVA. Malte Iversen, director of Icebach Sound, the company behind the earrings, humorously suggested they might develop a male version for Trump but clarified they cannot confirm if Harris wore their product. Meanwhile, Trump’s debate performance was criticized for misinformation on various topics, prompting supporters to deflect blame onto Harris’s alleged use of the earrings. The conspiracy surrounding Harris's earrings is part of a long history of unfounded claims regarding Democratic candidates allegedly using audio devices during debates. This pattern of accusations has been observed in previous elections, including similar claims made about Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.