During a recent interview on Newsmax TV’s Rob Schmitt Tonight, former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “colored,” while also labeling her a “DEI hire.” The term “DEI,” which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has been a focal point of conservative criticism, often used as a veiled reference to racial issues.
In the interview, Gorka suggested that Harris, as the first Black vice president, was selected primarily based on diversity considerations rather than merit. He criticized her capabilities, implying she was chosen because she is a woman of color. Host Rob Schmitt did not challenge Gorka’s comments, moving the conversation forward without addressing the contentious language.
SEBASTIAN GORKA: It’s not up to Joe Biden! When the big donors say “You’re not getting a red cent. We are pulling the plug on the campaign,” then the Democrats are going to say, “Joe, what do you want?”
And right now, you know, Hunter is negotiating. I want a pardon. We want extra bags of cash. You’re going to give us sinecures. The hostage-takers are now negotiating for the presidency.
ROB SCHMITT: I mean, do these donors really think that Kamala Harris is going to do better in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania than Joe Biden would? I mean, that’s the point, because it can’t. It can’t be anybody else, right?
SEBASTIAN GORKA: Rob, you’re being logical. Stop it. All right. She’s a DEI hire, right? She’s a woman! She’s colored! Therefore she’s got to be good. And at least her brain doesn’t literally freeze in mid-sentence.
ROB SCHMITT: Yeah. Matt, your final thoughts? And what do you think about what Sebastian just alleged there?
MATT WHITAKER: Yeah, I think there’s been some pretty good analysis. And one of the main questions I keep getting is what’s going to happen to the money they’ve raised. And there’s been some analysis on that.
