Lindsey Graham on Kamala Harris

Senator Lindsey Graham has urged former President Donald Trump to refrain from racially charged attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, advocating instead for a focus on policy criticisms. Graham expressed concern that Trump's remarks about Harris's racial identity, which echoed birtherism conspiracies, were counterproductive and could alienate Black voters, especially in states like South Carolina where 30% of the population is African American. He emphasized that the real issue with Harris lies in her political judgment, not her heritage, and called on Trump to 'prosecute the case' against her liberal record. Trump's comments at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, where he questioned Harris's racial identity, have sparked controversy and backlash, including a response from Harris who condemned the divisiveness of such rhetoric. Despite Graham's advice, Trump has continued to double down on these claims at rallies, raising concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election.