Pop icon Janet Jackson, promoting her latest European tour and Las Vegas residency, echoed disinformation by suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black, but instead Indian. Jackson revealed in an interview that she had heard rumors about Harris’ racial background, claiming that she was told Harris’ father is white. However, Harris is of Indian and Black heritage, with her mother from India and father from Jamaica. Former President Donald Trump previously made similar remarks about Harris, insinuating that she “turned Black” for political gain. Harris dismissed these comments as divisive and disrespectful.
Jackson also expressed skepticism about the upcoming presidential election, predicting mayhem regardless of the outcome. She also touched on the issue of child sex trafficking, attributing it to the prevalence of a billion-dollar industry. Jackson, who survived alleged abuse from her father Joe Jackson, may be seeking to strengthen her legacy separate from her famous brother Michael Jackson. Despite controversies such as the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show incident with Justin Timberlake, Jackson has achieved significant success in her career with 10 No. 1 hits, 5 Grammy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. In light of her comments about Harris and her views on current social issues, Jackson’s statements in the interview have garnered attention and raised discussions about race, politics, and human trafficking.
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