Trump questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity during an event with black journalists, asking, "Is she Indian or is she black?". He claimed she only emphasized her Asian heritage until recently. Trump's claims prompted an exchange where he said Harris was Indian until turning black, but he respects either identity. Critics say no one can dictate another's identity. Trump also questioned her law career qualifications. Harris is the first black and Asian-American vice president, with parents from India and Jamaica. She attended a historically black university and joined a black sorority. Harris describes being engaged with her Indian and black heritages while growing up.