GOP rages over Harris' birthplace

Plus, Harris hits swing states over Labor Day weekend [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Sep. 03, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Trump's tangents are spiraling out of control]( //link.msnbc.com/click/36608423.55614/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9iaWRlbi1pbnRlcnZpZXctcmVhY3Rpb24tbWl4ZWQtcmNuYTE2MDQ3OT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDI0MDkwMyZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B872f8e5bBy[Zeeshan Aleem]( Trump’s deteriorating ability to clearly communicate is a consequential feature of his 2024 candidacy. That deterioration may not have been as noticeable when Trump, 78, had 81-year-old President Joe Biden as an opponent. But it’s all the more clear as he now faces off against 59-year-old Vice President Kamala Harris. Questions about [Biden’s mental acuity]( were[rightly raised]( in this election cycle. Questions about [Trump’s mental acuity should be raised, too](. The incoherence of a recent campaign speech Trump gave in Potterville, Michigan is just one of countless examples. During another event in Wisconsin, Trump’s response to a question from the audience about reducing inflation entailed darting from [his belief]( that Americans don’t eat bacon anymore to his assertion that wind energy doesn’t work. During remarks this spring, [he stumbled]( from an attack on Biden’s age into a nonsensical reverie about the actor Cary Grant, which then spun off into an anecdote about a conversation he had with Michael Jackson. Compared even to his first term in office, Trump’s inability to focus on one train of thought appears to be growing significantly worse. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. [Read the full column here](. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of Kamala Harris]( [ROBYN AUTRY]( [GOP outrage over Kamala Harris’ birthplace exposes a glaring double standard]( Presidential candidates spend a lot of time emphasizing where they’re from — or at least emphasizing the place they’ve chosen to say they’re from. [Read more.]( [A split photo of Chris Hayes and Trump]( CHRIS HAYES]( [Trump's 'low-energy' campaign could spell trouble for down-ballot Republicans]( New polling data suggests the 78-year-old's campaign could jeopardize down-ballot Republicans.[Read more.]( RYAN TEAGUE BECKWITH]( [Hail to the chef? Kamala Harris is locking down Food Network voters]( Her love of cooking and dreams of opening a restaurant are relatable to America's foodies. Read more.]( ERIC GARCIA]( [Hunter Woodhall is so much more than an 'inspiring' Paralympics story]( As disabled athletes become more visible, nondisabled people must resist the impulse to chalk them up as more inspiring than other athletes. [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [MSNBC REPORTS]( [Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reacts to protests calling for a cease-fire deal]( [WATCH NOW]( [A photo of Kamala Harris]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( [‘She’s putting in the work':]([Harris tours swing states during Labor Day weekend]( [WATCH NOW]( [A photo of Trump]( [ALI VELSHI]( [Trump ‘trashing public service’ workers excludes more Americans from GOP’s vision]( [WATCH NOW]( [JONATHAN CAPEHART]( [Former Capitol police officer blasts Jan. 6 gala at Trump's golf club]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   A special bonus episode of “Ultra” is now available exclusively for MSNBC Premium subscribers. Rachel Maddow discusses season two of her award-winning podcast with U.S. Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, President Biden’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. They delve into the roots of antisemitism and Holocaust denial, and the U.S. government's ongoing global efforts to combat antisemitism. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts and [listen to this special bonus episode now.]( Go beyond the headlines with the MSNBC app. Read, listen and watch live breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. [Download the MSNBC app now](.     MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)