Trump's Racist Attack on Kamala Harris's Identity

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, sharply attacked Kamala Harris, the expected Democratic presidential candidate, at an event with African American journalists in Chicago, questioning her origins and identity as a black woman. The White House condemned Trump's comments as 'offensive', with the press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, the first black woman in that position, stating that no one has the right to dictate someone's identity.

Trump's racist remarks have been met with backlash, with critics calling them divisive and disrespectful. Harris, the daughter of an Indian cancer researcher and a Jamaican economist, has used Trump's attacks as an opportunity to counter and highlight the importance of truth and respect in leadership.

Trump's questioning of Harris's racial identity taps into a history of white America determining racial categories, sparking outrage and amplifying racial politics. Despite the attacks, Harris continues to gain support from voters of color and younger voters, while Trump's campaign is targeting black voters amidst weakening support for Biden among black men.