During a press conference at the border in Cochise County, Arizona, Senator JD Vance strongly opposed CNN correspondent Steve Contorno’s inquiry regarding former President Trump’s recent remarks about Kamala Harris.
Trump’s comment at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention about Harris “becoming a Black person” sparked Contorno’s question to Vance, who was visiting the U.S. southern border at the time.
Trump just told the world that KAMALA HARRIS ISN’T BLACK
🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣“I didn’t know she was black… until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black. 🤣😂😂
Now she wants to be known as black…🤣😂😂
She was Indian all the way and then all of a sudden she made a… pic.twitter.com/PmTfACv4wl [1]
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 31, 2024 [2]
Responding to the query, Vance, a father of three biracial children, deftly dismissed any concern raised by the comments, stating, “They don’t give me pause at all.”
JD Vance obliterates CNN reporter trying to race-bait about Kamala Harris: pic.twitter.com/HTHorM4zrj [3]
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 1, 2024 [4]
He went on to clarify that Trump was simply pointing out Harris’ chameleon-like behavior, adapting her persona as she sees fit for different audiences.
Vance emphasized Harris’ inconsistency, highlighting her radical shifts in positions on issues like crime and law enforcement.
Trump’s remarks about Harris’ racial identity came after ABC News’ Rachel Scott asked if Harris was a DEI hire. Trump’s response, expressing surprise at Harris identifying as Black and referencing her Indian heritage, signaled his skepticism.
Moreover, the former President’s comments pointed towards Harris’ recent use of a Southern accent during a public appearance in Atlanta, further drawing attention to her apparent political posturing.