Senate hopeful Tafoya's claim on California homelessness debunked

Michele Tafoya, a former sideline reporter and current Senate candidate, asserted that 30% of California residents are homeless. The claim was widely circulated on Thursday night.

Fact‑checkers immediately found the statistic to be inaccurate, citing official state data that shows a far lower homelessness rate. The debunking highlighted the importance of verifying political statements before sharing.