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JD Vance Responds to CNN Reporter’s Question on Trump’s Remarks about Kamala Harris’ Racial Identity

JD Vance Retorts to CNN Reporter’s Query on Trump’s Racial Comments about Kamala Harris

Questioning on Kamala Harris’ Shifting Identity

Earlier this week, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance was questioned by a CNN correspondent regarding former President Trump’s comments on Kamala Harris’ racial identity. Vance, while on a visit to the southern border of the U.S., was asked whether he was concerned by Trump’s remarks as a father to three biracial children. The question emerged in the context of Trump’s statement at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention where he claimed that Harris “became a Black person” after years of identifying as Indian.

Vance’s Response – Defending Trump’s Perspective

Vance responded to the question with a firm denial of any concerns. He stated, “They don’t give me pause at all.” He went on to interpret the former President’s remarks as pointing out Harris’ chameleon-like nature, noting how she tends to adapt her persona based on her audience. Citing her recent visit to Georgia and accused use of a fake southern accent, Vance said, “She is everything to everybody and she pretends to be somebody different depending on which audience she is in front of.”

Moreover, Vance underscored that this wasn’t merely a matter of accents, but also related to Harris’s policy positions. He stated, “She’s running as a tough on crime prosecutor even though she implemented open border policies. She’s saying that she wants to support the police, yet she wanted to defund the police just three years ago. It’s entirely reasonable to call out the fact that she pretends to be somebody different depending on the audience she’s talking to.”

President Trump’s Original Statement in Context

This event comes up in light of Trump’s comments during a recent NABJ convention speech. He had been asked his opinion on Harris as the diversity, equity, and inclusion hire by the Republicans. Trump responded, “I’ve known her for a long time, indirectly, not directly… and she was always of Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black. And now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?

Threshold of Political Theater

While Trump’s comments and Vance’s subsequent defense have attracted media attention, the overarching point of focus has been the identity politics that inevitably arise during campaign seasons. The issue is further underlined by critics pointing out how Harris seemingly debuted a Southern accent during a recent rally speech in Atlanta—an action viewed by detractors as political pandering.

A Complex Issue of Identity and Politics

While the blurring lines of identity and the role they play in contemporary politics remains a contentious topic, this incident involving Vance, Harris, and Trump serves as yet another example. The saga underscores the growing attention towards a politician’s image and authenticity amidst evolving demographics and rising identity-based politics.


Author: HERE Asheville

HERE Asheville

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