Trump Gives Credence To False, Racist Harris Conspiracy

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a reminder of his tactics when he rose to power in politics, President Donald Trump is giving credence to a false and racist conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be vice president. Trump told reporters Thursday he had “heard” the rumors that Harris, a Black woman and U.S.-born citizen whose parents were immigrants, does not meet the requirement to serve in the White House. Trump said he considered the rumors “very serious.” The conspiracy theory is false. Harris was born in Oakland, California, and is eligible to be president under the constitutional requirements.