Harris Hunts for a VP & Trump Drags Mindy Kaling Into His Racist Drama | The Daily Show

At the beginning of this election season, I anticipated the main topics would revolve around abortion or immigration. However, an unexpected shift occurred this week, and the primary focus now seems to be on issues related to Indians. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has Indian and Jamaican heritage, is in a unique position to navigate the complexities of mixed-race identity. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for questioning Harris's racial identity during the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention, suggesting she was Indian until she suddenly identified as Black. After the event, Trump shared a video on social media featuring Harris, who referred to herself as Indian while cooking with comedian Mindy Kaling. Trump's post raised questions about how he discovered the video. Was he conducting extensive research on Kaling’s Instagram? He seems to be suggesting that Harris's identity as Indian negates her Blackness, despite her stating she is half Indian. This misunderstanding of identity is puzzling, especially since he often claims to be a genius. Additionally, Trump does not determine how Black someone is; only Kendrick Lamar has that authority. On a related note, the Trump campaign faces challenges of its own. JD Vance has come under attack from white supremacists due to his Indian wife. While one might expect a strong defense in such circumstances, Vance's response was surprisingly muted. He expressed love for his wife without emphasizing her identity in a way that would satisfy many. As we shift focus from Indian issues, Kamala Harris is preparing to announce her running mate. With her campaign still new, she is expected to reveal her choice soon. The two candidates will embark on a campaign tour, starting with a rally in Philadelphia. Harris is anticipated to select from a group of finalists, including Pete Buttigieg, the popular governor of Kentucky, Tim Walz from Minnesota, and Mark Kelly, an astronaut and fighter pilot. Currently, the leading candidate appears to be Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro, who is well-regarded in a critical swing state. Shapiro's speeches evoke a clear contrast with Donald Trump, who seems hesitant to face him in a debate. His rhetoric suggests he is channeling the cadence of Barack Obama, which could influence his political persona. If shown an image of Obama, one might struggle to distinguish between an Obama speech and Shapiro’s delivery.