During a contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, former President Donald Trump claimed he is 'the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln' while questioning the racial identity of Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump suggested that he had not always recognized Harris as Black, stating, 'I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago.' His remarks drew jeers from the audience and were condemned by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as 'repulsive' and 'insulting.' The interview quickly escalated as Trump clashed with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott over his past racially charged comments, which he labeled as 'disgraceful.' Trump's performance at the convention faced backlash, leading to a co-chair's resignation in protest. Despite controversies, Trump has made some inroads with Black male voters, amid challenges faced by President Biden in mobilizing traditional Democratic support.