White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre strongly condemned former President Donald Trump's recent remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris during a press briefing. Trump's comments, made at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, insinuated that Harris had only recently identified as Black.
Jean-Pierre, a Black woman herself, expressed her disgust at Trump's words, calling them repulsive and insulting. She emphasized that no one has the right to dictate how someone identifies themselves and highlighted Harris's historic role as the first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president.
Trump's statement that he was unaware of Harris's race until a few years ago and his questioning of her identity were met with criticism from Jean-Pierre. She stressed that only Harris can speak to her own experiences and that it is disrespectful for anyone, including a former president, to undermine her position.
The press secretary concluded by urging respect for Vice President Harris and emphasizing the importance of acknowledging her achievements and title. The incident underscores ongoing discussions about race, identity, and representation in American politics.
