Many Republican senators feel “uncomfortable” and “embarrassed” by former President Trump’s suggestion that Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t genuinely Black and adopted the identity for political convenience. Trump’s remarks at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago drew national attention and put GOP lawmakers on the defensive.
Some Republicans avoided addressing Trump’s comments directly, emphasizing policy differences instead. A Republican senator mentioned that colleagues were uneasy but silent, fearing backlash from Trump supporters.
Trump questioned Harris’s racial identity, claiming she promoted her Indian heritage until recently. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reported that a senior Republican predicted Trump’s comments could cost them the election.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticized the focus on race, calling for issue-based campaigning. Scott Jennings, a former advisor to Mitch McConnell, disparaged Trump’s remarks. Senators Susan Collins and Lindsey Graham advised focusing on policy, with Graham specifically rejecting Trump’s comments as inappropriate.
Sen. Thom Tillis labeled Trump’s remarks a distraction from key issues like the economy and national security. Sen. Mike Rounds warned that race discussions detract from Republican electoral chances. Many GOP senators echoed the need to prioritize policy discussions over personal attacks.
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