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Trump spews racist garbage on Harris: fruit of a rotten root
Trump's disgusting, racist remarks about Harris are yet another example of his despicable, hateful rhetoric. In his latest outrage, he othered Harris, fueling the flames of white supremacy and putting Harris's life at risk. It's time to call out this bigot and his toxic supporters.
Published August 5, 2024 at 8:55am by
Trump's Attempt to Racially Shame Harris Is an Insult to America's Values
June and Lamar Hankins, San Marcos | https://bit.ly/3Crmkcf
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 14 million people in the U.S. who identify as Black also identify as of mixed heritage. This is an important context in understanding the racist and false statements made by Donald Trump about Kamala Harris' heritage.
Trump, in an attempt to stir up his base of racists, white nationalists, and other bigots, has shamefully tried to dictate Harris' biological and cultural identity. Despite Harris' own warm acceptance of her Black Jamaican and Indian heritage, Trump's toxic white supremacy rears its ugly head once again.
America must reject Trump's hateful racism and embrace the truth: Kamala Harris is a proud Black woman of mixed heritage, and her identity is hers alone to define. We, as a nation, should be ashamed of Trump's desperate attempts to divide us with racial prejudice.
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