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Trump Questions Kamala Harris' Racial Identity and DEI Hire Status at Chicago NABJ Convention

Jul 31, 2024, 08:06 PM

During a contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. Trump repeatedly claimed that Harris, who identifies as both Black and South Asian American, 'happened to turn Black' after years of promoting her Indian heritage. He suggested that Harris only began identifying as Black for political purposes and questioned whether she was a 'DEI hire.' Trump's comments drew laughter and gasps from the audience and were met with immediate backlash. The White House condemned Trump's remarks as 'repulsive.'