Trump faces growing backlash after questioning Kamala Harris' racial identity

Published 2024-08-01
Former President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash for questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity during an interview Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Nidia Cavazos have more.

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All Comments (21)
  • Trump knew exactly what he was saying, he was losing the news cycle and he knew that would get him back in it and it did
  • @endstay
    "Trump is facing growing backlash." He is also receiving growing praise for appearing personally for the hostile interview and answering questions honestly. We can all see the youtube presentations by BLACK men who were not offended or "shocked" by any of his comments. You inability to present information factually and fairly is why you have only 464k subscribers.
  • @DITBC
    I don’t care about her racial identity. I do care about her policy identity, of which Harris has none. I don’t know where she definitely stands on any given issue. It’s also concerning that she refuses to sit down for any interviews so she can be questioned about policy and given an opportunity to spell out her priorities.
  • @brib2917
    Watch the whole thing, and you’ll see how they’re trying to spin this
  • @SomaticDust
    Why is the msm pretending Kamala is black? 😂
  • @morganc327
    Why isn't Kam questioned why she picks and chooses?
  • @FirstLast.....
    Plenty of vids of Kumswalla claiming to be Indian, with not a peep about being black.
  • @ron3788
    Blacks for Trump🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
  • @ron3788
    Hispanics for Trump🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
  • @CaptainCologne
    If you’re that easily triggered by tough questions then you’re unfit to lead. A President needs to have a thick skin and keep a cool head. Trump fails miserably on both counts.
  • @vavictus
    Harris is 3/4ths Indian, part Irish 😅 ☘️ and 1000% whatever is politically expedient.
  • @endstay
    I find it interesting that the only "reporters" appearing on this episode are young white women alleging that black people were "shocked" or "offended" by his comments.
  • @ron3788
    Asians for Trump🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
  • Quite the narrative you’re putting out. But then again, that’s really all the “news” is anymore.
  • @McDouche77
    He wasn't wrong. Also, she is a DEI candidate, stated by Biden. No amount of white liberal pearl clutching is going to change that fact.
  • @ottoarcueid5853
    50% Indian + 25% White + 25% Black = Black? Boy Elon Musk can be assumed Black as well😅.