The Best Tim Walz Memes, Kamala Harris Gives Protesters the Death Stare, Trump Uses 50 Cent to Try to Appeal to Black Voters, The Root Interviews Governor Wes Moore
Here's a collection of the Root's biggest political stories of the week.
With so many experienced senators, congresspersons and governors to choose from, Vice President Kamala Harris was destined to make an interesting choice for her running mate, and that she chose Minnesota governor Tim Walz has delighted the internet. - Stephanie Holland Read More
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Things got rowdy during a Harris-Walz rally, but in true Black momma or auntie fashion, Vice President Kamala Harris checked disturbers and gave them an ultimatum. - Phenix S Halley Read More
Just when you thought Donald Trump’s presidential campaign couldn’t get any more ridiculous, he continues to lower the bar. On Monday, he made a bizarre appearance on Adin Ross’ livestream in an attempt to reach Gen Z voters. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Dr. Martin Luther King’s daughter, Bernice King, always has time to remind y’all to put some respect on her father’s name and legacy. So when it came to former President Donald Trump recently comparing the size of his crowd to MLK’s during his speech at the March on Washington, King was quick to step to him. - Phenix S Halley Read More
With only 90 days left in the race for presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris has just announced her pick to be her running mate. Minnesota Governor Timothy J. Walz was chosen in what may just be the quickest search for a vice presidential candidate in American history. - Phenix S Halley Read More
If there’s one thing Donald Trump knows how to do, it’s piss off Black people. From his comments about migrants “taking Black jobs” during his June debate with President Joe Biden to his farfetched accusations of Vice President Kamala Harris “turning Black” at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago last week, he really knows how to push our buttons. - Angela Johnson Read More
Self-proclaimed “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard has been under investigation following accusations that she abused municipal funds for her own personal spending. Despite denying the allegations, a recent probe revealed Henyard’s shocking spending habits. - Kalyn Womack Read More
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The political realm has been abuzz ever since Vice President Kamala Harris announced that Minnesota governor and former congressman Tim Walz would be her running mate in the upcoming election. Last night, the Harris-Walz ticket was formally introduced to the country at Temple University in Philadelphia. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Gov. Wes Moore talks Kamala Harris, Black Community with the Editor-in-Chief of The Root.