Trump Gives ‘Chaotic’ Interview to National Association of Black Journalists
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Former President Donald Trump was interviewed before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago on Wednesday in what outlets across the spectrum have described as “chaotic.”
The Details: Trump was interviewed by Rachel Scott of ABC News (Lean Left bias) whom he criticized for giving him a “very rude introduction.” Also moderating the interview were Harris Faulkner of Fox News (Right bias), and Kadia Goba of Semafor (Lean Left bias). In the interview, Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ race, accusing her of leaning into being black for political gain.
Key Quotes: Trump said, “I didn’t know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black and now she wants to be known as black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she black?” Trump also criticized the Association, saying, “You invited me under false pretense.”
How The Media Covered It: Many outlets in the center and left focused headlines on Trump’s comment regarding Harris’ race. Some outlets on the right like The New York Post (Lean Right bias) framed headlines similarly. Fox News highlighted that Trump clashed with Scott. Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) noted that Trump commented on the death of Sonya Massey.
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From the Left
Donald Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris’ race as he appears at gathering of Black journalists
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
The Republican former president claimed that Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American to serve as vice president, had in the past only promoted her Indian heritage.
“I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I...
From the Center
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Donald Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalist’s convention on Wednesday took a turn after the former president falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during a live interview.
He claimed Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American to serve as vice president, had in the past only promoted her Indian heritage.
“I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?”...
From the Right
Five ways Trump’s appearance at NABJ conference went off the rails
Former President Donald Trump addressed the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual conference Wednesday in Chicago, where he constantly argued back and forth with the black journalists who questioned him.
The panel was moderated by ABC’s Rachel Scott, Fox News’s Harris Faulkner, and Semafor’s Kadia Goba and Scott immediately questioned Trump’s past controversial statements on race.
The panel was an attempt for Trump to appeal to black voters in his likely battle against Vice President Kamala Harris, who is aiming to become the nation’s first female president and the second black president.
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