- Trump questions Harris’s racial identity
- Harris criticizes Trump’s divisive comments
- Trump defends VP choice and stance on issues
The Republican nominee’s comments drew fire for incorrectly implying that Kamala Harris had misled people about her color, claiming the vice president was “always of Indian heritage” until “she happened to turn black.”
During a conversation with a black journalist, Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identification, asking, “Is she Indian or black?
The Republican nominee’s remarks at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago elicited gasps from the crowd.
He said, “I’ve known her for a long time, but indirectly… She has always been of Indian descent and was exclusively interested in promoting Indian heritage.
I had no idea she was black until a few years ago when she turned black. Now, she wants to be known as black, so I’m unsure if she’s Indian or black. He inquired.
Ms Harris is the daughter of a Jamaican father and an Indian mother who immigrated to the United States.
At a Texas rally, Ms. Harris said the statements were “the same old show” and that “America deserves better.”
This afternoon,” she began, amid boos from the audience, Donald Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention.
It was the same old show: division and disdain. Let me say that the American people deserve better.
The American people deserve a leader who speaks the truth. She described a leader who does not react hostilely or angrily when presented with facts.
We demand a leader who recognizes that our diversity does not divide us but rather serves as an important source of strength.
An aide to Ms Harris, the likely Democratic contender for the US presidential election on November 5, described the appearance as an “absolute disaster” for Mr Trump.
Another person connected to her political campaign described the statements as “completely insane.”
The comments were immediately criticized as “impulsive and insulting” by White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a past leader or president; it’s offensive, and we must remember that Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States.
We need to respect her name, she added.
Ms Harris, who identifies as African American and South Asian Indian American, aspires to be America’s first female president.
During the heated Q&A session with ABC News’ Rachel Scott, Mr Trump was frequently questioned on his choice of running mate.
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The former president, facing many criminal charges, including allegations of attempting to influence the 2020 election results, stated: “Historically, the vice president has had no impact on elections. I mean, almost no effect.
When voting for a president, choosing a vice president who excels in many aspects is essential. JD is an excellent choice. But you aren’t voting that way.
You are voting for me. If you like me, I will win. He added, “If you don’t, I won’t.”
Mr Trump was also questioned about his promise to pardon people convicted of their roles in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol, including whether he would forgive those who assaulted police officers.
Mr Trump answered, “Oh, absolutely, I would,” adding, “If they’re innocent, I would pardon them.”
Interviewer Scott reminded us that they had been convicted and were not innocent.
“Well, they were convicted by a callous system,” he informed me.
At the same meeting in Chicago, Mr Trump stated that he was “against everyone having an electric car,” despite being sponsored by billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.
