Arizona Senator Mark Kelly lambasted Donald Trump as a 'desperate, scared old man' following Trump's derogatory remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Trump questioned Harris' Black heritage, stating he was unaware of her identity until it became politically convenient, a claim Harris refuted at a sorority event in Houston, where she emphasized the need for a leader who unites rather than divides. Trump's comments drew further condemnation from Harris' team, which labeled his rhetoric as chaotic and divisive. GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance defended Trump's remarks, labeling the backlash as 'hysterical' and accusing Harris of being a 'coward' for evading scrutiny. The confrontation at the NABJ highlighted the intense political rivalry and contrasting campaign strategies of the two parties amidst ongoing racial discourse in American politics. The event underscored the existing tensions between the Trump and Harris campaigns, with both sides trading personal attacks and emphasizing their political visions.