A controversy regarding Kamala Harris's eligibility for the vice presidency surfaced following an op-ed by Professor John Eastman in Newsweek. Donald Trump commented on the theory during a press conference, stating he had "heard" the claims but offered no definitive opinion. Newsweek later apologized for publishing the piece, while critics argue the media is "pre-bunking" the story to paint any questioning of Harris's heritage as inherently racist.

