The “Kamal Aroush” conspiracy emerged as Kamala Harris gained prominence in U.S. politics, falsely claiming she is a man born in Libya. This baseless hoax spread rapidly through social media, using manipulated images to question her identity and eligibility. Despite clear evidence of Harris’ U.S. birth, these attacks highlight gendered and racialized disinformation aimed at undermining women in power. Misinformation remains a powerful political tool, targeting figures like Harris with fabricated narratives to discredit their legitimacy.