Why Harris' identity upsets Trump so much

Plus, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich return to the U.S. [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Aug. 02, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [How Kamala Harris can prepare for the good, the bad, and the ugly attacks to come]( By]( Michael Steele Democrats have had a remarkable two weeks, as Vice President [Kamala Harris]( has re-energized their hopes for retaining the White House and definitively turning the page on the Trump era. But it's only been two weeks. Even in the most abbreviated general election campaign in modern history, the likely Democratic nominee will face three full months of [negative advertising](, [blunders]( and bad luck, just like any other candidate. As the honeymoon phase comes to a close, the newly cemented Harris campaign needs to lay the groundwork for what's next, take advantage of its tremendous grassroots support across the country, and prepare a counteroffensive to the coming attacks. This is a preview of Michael Steele's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( For more thought-provoking insights from Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, watch ["The Weekend"]( every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [SARAH E. GAITHER & SAMUEL R. SOMMER](S Why Kamala Harris' biracial identity upsets Donald Trump so much]( Acknowledging the existence of multiracial identities completely scrambles Trump's stereotypes. [Read more.]( [ADI & YAEL ALEXANDER]( [Our son is still in Hamas hell. And we have one simple message for Benjamin Netanyahu.]( Prime Minister Netanyahu: Make good on your promise and bring our son home. [Read more.]( [CLARISSA-JAN LIM]( [Trump makes callous joke while honoring the man killed at his Butler rally]( Comperatore, 50, was killed while trying to protect his wife and two young daughters when a gunman opened fire at Trump's campaign rally. [Read more.]( [NAYYERA HAQ]( [What it takes to free an American detained abroad]( When rogue governments snatch U.S. citizens to use as political pawns, getting them back home isn't so simple. [Read more.](     MSNBC LIVE: DEMOCRACY 2024 [Alternate text] On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," our inaugural fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider's view of this critical moment in our democracy. [Buy your tickets now.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [11TH HOUR]( [Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich return to U.S., reunite with family]( [WATCH NOW]( [ALL IN]( [Sen. Murphy debunks Trump's lies on prisoner swaps: 'He talks a big game']( [WATCH NOW]( [BRIAN TYLER COHEN]( [JD Vance eviscerated by his own party as Kamala Harris surges]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [Why Kamala has Trump worried about 'red' North Carolina: See Obama-level stunner numbers]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   apple.co/msnbcpremium Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and early access to the entire second season of Rachel Maddow’s hit original podcast, “Ultra.” The eighth and final episode is available Monday for free, but you can get it early and ad-free today on MSNBC Premium: [apple.co/msnbcpremium](   The latest episode of “How to Win 2024” is now available. Vice President Kamala Harris has united the Democratic party behind her as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, with significant momentum and grassroots fundraising. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri discuss her support among younger voters and reflect on the legacy President Biden leaves after decades of public service. [Listen now.](   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)