Axios: “Trump’s New Birtherism Is Nightmare For GOP”

August 1, 2024 Trump Corruption, Trump Lies

Axois reports:

Donald Trump’s audacious lie about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race confirmed what many had long suspected: running against a Black woman could summon the former president’s worst impulses. Amid outrage from Democrats and discomfort from Republicans, Trump is doubling down on his incendiary claim that Harris recently “became a Black person” for political convenience.

In one fell swoop, Trump hijacked a news cycle dominated by the enthusiasm surrounding Harris’ campaign — and redirected attention to his long and controversial record on race. It’s a nightmare for Republicans already reeling from the tightening race: They know Trump has a strong chance of beating Harris on the issues, but fear he could alienate swing voters with attacks on her identity.

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