Why Trump keeps calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

And U.S. takes lead with most medals at Paris Olympics [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, August 04, 2024 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Alternate text] Following a [record-setting fundraising haul](, Vice President Kamala Harris secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president. Harris’s official nomination will be made on Monday when the vote closes. Harris is expected to announce her [running mate]( any day now, ahead of plans to hit the campaign trail with her vice-presidential pick next week. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's appearance on Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists convention went almost immediately off the rails after Trump insultingly [questioned Harris' racial identity]( and doubled down on his bigoted line of attack on [immigrants taking “Black jobs,”]( while[repeatedly]( insulting[Black journalists](. The disastrous conference provided a temporary distraction from his vice-presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance, who has spent the past two weeks [floundering]( in the spotlight with his [controversial statements]( over “[childless cat ladies](.” On Monday, President Joe Biden called for an overhaul of the Supreme Court with [new reforms]( that would target [presidential immunity](, term limits for Supreme Court justices and mandatory ethics rules for the court that focus on financial disclosures and conflicts of interest. Later in the week, Biden and his administration celebrated the release of three Americans, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and one U.S. permanent resident in a [historic, multinational prisoner exchange]( with Russia. Missed something? Don't worry. Here are our select columns and videos from the week. And don't forget to check out [MSNBC.com]( for more.     UNDERSTAND MORE [Alternate text] [NATALIE S. BURKE]( [The real reason Team Trump keeps trying to call Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire’]( The weaponization of the term "DEI" cuts across sectors and disciplines — including politics. [Read more.]( [JAMES DOWNIE]( [Trump gave another reason why he’s too old to run for president]( And Democrats should not shy away from saying it. [Read more.]( [PAUL WALDMAN]( [JD Vance is clear about who he wants to punish through his policy ideas]( Vance presents more tax breaks for parents as a moral judgment in favor of the very act of becoming a parent. [Read more.]( [WILL LEITCH]( [Simone Biles just proved she’s so much bigger than her sport]( Forget gymnastics. Simone Biles is moving into best athlete ever territory. [Read more.]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [The piece of advice Kamala Harris shouldn’t take when picking her running mate]( Most conventional wisdom among pundits ignores an important truth about the role. //link.msnbc.com/click/36292969.8581/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9rYW1hbGEtaGFycmlzLXZpY2UtcHJlc2lkZW50LXZwLWNob2ljZS1yY25hMTYzNzIzP2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjQwODA0JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914F81af300e//link.msnbc.com/click/36292969.8581/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9rYW1hbGEtaGFycmlzLXZpY2UtcHJlc2lkZW50LXZwLWNob2ljZS1yY25hMTYzNzIzP2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjQwODA0JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914H81af300e//link.msnbc.com/click/36292969.8581/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9rYW1hbGEtaGFycmlzLXZpY2UtcHJlc2lkZW50LXZwLWNob2ljZS1yY25hMTYzNzIzP2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjQwODA0JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914J81af300e[R]([ead more.](//link.msnbc.com/click/36292969.8581/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9qdWRnZS1jYW5ub24tY2xhc3NpZmllZC1kb2N1bWVudHMtcnVsaW5nLXN1cHJlbWUtY291cnQtcmNuYTE2MjAxMD9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MDgwNCZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914D65970543//link.msnbc.com/click/36292969.8581/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9qdWRnZS1jYW5ub24tY2xhc3NpZmllZC1kb2N1bWVudHMtcnVsaW5nLXN1cHJlbWUtY291cnQtcmNuYTE2MjAxMD9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MDgwNCZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914F65970543 [NAYYERA HAQ]( [What it takes to free an American detained abroad]( When rogue governments snatch U.S. citizens to use as political pawns, getting them back home isn't so simple. [Read more.](     MUST WATCH [Alternate text] [POLITCSNATION]( [Sen. Bob Casey: Gov. Josh Shapiro would be a 'really strong' running mate for VP Kamala Harris]( [WATCH NOW]( Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is reported to be a frontrunner for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, who she is expected to announce by Tuesday. Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey joins MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the veepstakes and his own re-election campaign. [THE WEEKEND]( [Why this Republican mayor is backing Harris and slamming Trump]( [WATCH NOW]( Republican Mayor Giles of Arizona is endorsing Vice President Harris and condemning Donald Trump. He joins The Weekend to discuss. [NBC OLYMPICS]( [U.S. takes lead with most medals at Paris Olympics]( [WATCH NOW]( NBC News’ Tom Llamas highlights the highs and lows on day eight of the Paris Olympics, including three U.S. sprinters qualifying for the 100M final. Jamaica’s Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce abruptly dropped out before the semi-finals, the reason is unclear. [JONATHAN CAPEHART]( [VP Kamala Harris' POTUS bid 'is as Black as it gets']( [WATCH NOW]( Donald Trump falsely claimed last Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris "happened to turn Black" a few years ago, causing an uproar among the vice president's supporters. Jonathan Capehart dispels Trump's baseless, racist claims about Harris' heritage on The Saturday Show.     DON'T MISS [Alternate text] On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend “MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024,” our premiere fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider’s view of this critical moment in our democracy. [Buy your tickets today.]( MSNBC Films presents "[To Be Destroyed](," the latest installment of "The Turning Point" documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. 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