Consider This from NPR Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans
Jul 24, 2024
Anj Marie Hancock, Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, discusses the profound challenges facing Vice President Kamala Harris as she pursues the Democratic nomination. Hancock highlights the backdrop of racial and gendered attacks from Donald Trump, emphasizing how these criticisms reflect broader societal biases. The conversation also explores strategies Harris can employ to combat such detrimental rhetoric, focusing on the importance of moving discourse from personal attacks to substantive policy discussions.
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Trump's Attacks on Women of Color
- Trump called Kamala Harris "the meanest, the most horrible, most disrespectful" in 2020.
- He's also attacked other women of color like Letitia James and Fani Willis with racist and sexist remarks.
Trump's Birtherism Attacks
- Trump spread false claims about Harris's birth and eligibility, similar to his attacks on Obama.
- He also amplified false claims about her supposed ineligibility for the office of vice president.
Harris as a "DEI Hire"
- Republicans have called Harris a "DEI hire," suggesting her selection was based on identity not qualification.
- Rep. Tim Burchett stated this explicitly, implying she's mediocre due to this.