Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, speaks at the ‘Bitcoin 2024 Conference’ held in Nashville, Tennessee on the 27th. AP Newsis ,
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, ‘Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, sparked controversy on the 31st (local time) by making racially charged comments targeting his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, “I don’t know if she’s Indian or Black”. ‘,
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, ‘On that day, at a debate hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Trump said of Vice President Harris, “She always promoted her Indian heritage. Until a few years ago, before she transformed into a Black person, I didn’t know she was Black.” He also said, “Now she wants to establish herself as Black,” and claimed, “I respect both sides, but she clearly isn’t. She was always Indian and suddenly turned Black. Someone needs to look into this issue.”‘,
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, ‘There was commotion even before the start of the debate due to strong opposition from some journalists within the association regarding Trump’s invitation to the event. In particular, as soon as Trump entered the venue, he launched a harsh verbal attack on ABC News reporter Rachel Scott, who asked him pressing questions. Trump criticized her by saying, “I have never seen someone start off with such a terrible question without a single greeting from the beginning,” and accused her of being from ABC and conducting terrible fake news broadcasts.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, at the debate that day, Trump continued his characteristic ‘false claims’ and insults on immigration issues, inflation, and the Capitol riot. He repeatedly claimed that he would “close the (southern) border on the first day of assuming office,” stating that criminals and mentally ill individuals from South America are illegally crossing into the U.S. through the border.’,
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, ‘When asked if he would step down if health issues arise, Trump replied, “Of course,” and stated, “I think anyone running for president should undergo a cognitive test. I have taken it twice and passed it excellently, but I will take it again, and I propose a cognitive test to Harris as well.” He then made personal attacks by saying, “I don’t know, but she failed the bar exam and may not pass the cognitive test,” reiterating provocative remarks.’ ,
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