Newsweek has apologized for an op-ed published on Wednesday that questioned Kamala Harris’ eligibility as Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. An editor’s note added to the article on Friday apologized and said the original piece was “being used by some as a tool to perpetuate racism and xenophobia.”
The op-ed was written by conservative law professor John C. Eastman and titled “Some Questions for Kamala Harris About Eligibility.” In it, he falsely argues that Harris, whose parents emigrated from Jamaica and India, “may not be subject to the complete jurisdiction,” even though she was born in California, making her a U.S. citizen under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Newsweek was hit with criticism for publishing the essay after many people online compared it to the birther conspiracy theory that falsely suggested President Barack Obama was not eligible to hold office. (variety.com)
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