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    5 key moments from Kamala Harris’ interview with Charlamagne Tha God

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    WASHINGTON – Kamala Harris remains open to reparations for slavery and agrees with the accusation that Donald Trump supports fascism, the vice president said Tuesday in a wide-ranging interview with popular radio host Charlamagne Tha God.

    “There is a margin for error. It’s close. I will win. I’m going to win, but it’s close,” Harris told listeners at the end of an hour-long interview, three weeks before Election Day. The Democratic nominee is expanding her reach to black voters, particularly black men.

    Harris, who would be the first black female president if elected, has toughened her stance on African-American voters – a critical constituency for Democrats – while polls suggest Trump has made slight gains with black male voters.

    Here are five key moments from the Detroit interview:

    Harris says reparations for slavery need to be explored

    Harris told Charlamagne that reparations for the descendants of enslaved people should be explored, but declined to endorse a reparations plan.

    “The issue of reparations needs to be explored. There is no doubt about that. And I’ve made that position very clear,” said Harris, who as a U.S. senator from California sponsored legislation that would have created a federal commission to study slavery reparations.

    Charlemagne claims that Trump’s vision is about “fascism” – and Harris agrees

    Harris agreed with Charlamagne when the radio show host said Trump’s vision for the country was fascism.

    Historically, fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology often associated with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who came to power after World War I and coined the term in 1919 to describe his political movement.

    The moment came when Harris described the election as a race between two visions – one of moving the country forward under her leadership or backward under Trump.

    “The other is about fascism. Why can’t we just say it?” Charlamagne said.

    “Yes, we can say that,” Harris replied.

    The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment. Trump’s critics have long accused him of adopting extremist rhetoric.

    More: “I hope he’s okay”: Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump’s strange behavior at town hall

    Harris is pushing for nationwide legalization of marijuana

    Harris reiterated her support for nationwide legalization of recreational marijuana use, a policy proposal she unveiled this week while pushing for Black entrepreneurs to have equal opportunities in the cannabis industry.

    Harris raised the proposal as she rebuffed attacks on how she prosecuted black men on minor marijuana charges as San Francisco district attorney. She said she was not seeking incarceration for simple pot possession.

    “My promise is that as president I will work on decriminalization because I know exactly how these laws have been used to disproportionately impact certain populations, particularly Black men,” Harris said.

    Harris says “disinformation” has distorted the black community’s record

    Harris defended her record on addressing issues that primarily affect Black voters, arguing that “misinformation and disinformation” have distorted reality.

    “That’s just not true,” Harris said when asked about claims that she wouldn’t do anything specifically for Black Americans if elected. “One of the biggest challenges I face is misinformation and disinformation. And they’re purposeful because they’re designed to convince people that somehow they shouldn’t believe that the work I did happened and has meaning.”

    More: What you should know about Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News this week

    Harris pointed to her successes in fighting to fund historically black colleges and universities, health care and combating black maternal mortality. Throughout the interview, Harris talked about campaign policy proposals that she said would benefit African Americans. This includes approving a $25,000 loan for first-time home buyers and fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 for Black business owners. She has also advocated for reviving tax credits for families with young children.

    “Ask Donald Trump what his plan is for black America. Ask him,” Harris said. “I’ll tell you what it is. Check out Project 2025.”

    The “2025 Presidential Transition Project,” as it is also called, is a product of the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank. The approximately 900-page document contains a comprehensive conservative plan and personnel strategies for the country’s executive branch.

    Harris likes Maya Rudolph’s “SNL” cartoon

    Harris praised actress and comedian Maya Rudolph’s impression of her on “Saturday Night Live” – ​​a caricature that has become a weekend ritual during the 2024 campaign season.

    “Wasn’t Maya Rudolph wonderful?” Harris said when Charlamagne asked the vice president if it was fair for “SNL” to make fun of her for appearing as a screenwriter. “I have nothing but admiration for comedy, and I think it’s important to be able to laugh at yourself and each other, in the spirit of comedy and not putting people down like my opponent does.”

    Harris rejected criticism that she stuck too much to talking points.

    “I would say, ‘You’re welcome,'” Harris said. “The reality is that there are certain things that need to be reiterated to make sure everyone knows what I stand for and what issues I believe are at stake in this election.”

    Reach Joey Garrison on X, formerly Twitter, @joeygarrison.

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