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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned whether his Democratic rival Kamala Harris is "Black" during a contentious appearance at the country's largest annual gathering of Black journalists on Wednesday (July 31).
"Is she Indian or is she Black?" Trump said of his opponent in the presidential race, drawing a smattering of jeers from an audience of about 1,000 people. "She was Indian all the way, and all of a sudden she made a turn and became a Black person."
Harris, whose mother was Indian and whose father is Black, is the first Black and the first Asian American U.S. vice president.
Far right and conservative accounts on social media have spread misinformation questioning Harris' racial identity.
Harris has long self-identified as both Black and South Asian American.
Since launching her White House campaign earlier this month, Harris has faced a barrage of sexist and racist attacks online, while Republican Party leaders have urged lawmakers to refrain from personal attacks and focus on her policy positions.
The panel interview started on a tense note, when ABC News reporter Rachel Scott asked Trump to explain why Black voters should support him despite a history of racist comments.
Trump's remarks have sparked discussions among political analysts and commentators.
