Trump Faces Backlash After Using Racist Tropes to Insult Kamala Harris, Calling Her ‘Lazy’

Former President Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after hurling a series of insults at Vice President Kamala Harris, including calling her “lazy,” a term widely recognized as a racist trope historically used against Black people. Trump’s remarks were made during a public appearance and quickly drew outrage for perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Trump’s verbal attack on Harris included several disparaging remarks, but it was his use of the word “lazy” that struck a nerve with critics, who noted the deep-rooted racial connotations of the insult. The vice president, who is the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to hold the office, has frequently been the target of sexist and racist rhetoric, and Trump’s latest comments have reignited concerns over the use of racially charged language in politics.

Civil rights groups and political leaders swiftly condemned Trump’s comments, accusing him of weaponizing racial stereotypes to undermine Harris’s credibility. Harris’s supporters have pointed out that such attacks are not only offensive but also reflective of the broader challenges faced by women of color in leadership positions.

While Trump has a history of using inflammatory language against political opponents, the repeated use of racial tropes has further fueled ongoing debates about race and representation in U.S. politics.