Ohio Senator JD Vance defended Donald Trump's misleading claims about Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity, suggesting she is inauthentic and changes her identity based on her audience. Vance's comments, made in Michigan, followed Trump's remarks at a National Association of Black Journalists conference, where he falsely claimed to have not known Harris was Black. This narrative has been echoed by other Republicans, including Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, as part of a broader strategy to align with Trump. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele criticized this behavior, suggesting it reflects an unwillingness to confront Trump's racism. Meanwhile, Harris has consistently embraced her dual heritage throughout her political career, countering Trump's derogatory insinuations. The Vice President's rising campaign poses a challenge to Trump, who is characterized as fearful of facing her in future debates.