‘That’s What I Was Told’: Janet Jackson Forced to Apologize for Outrageous Claims Kamala Harris’ Father Is ‘White’

In a recent interview promoting her first European tour since 2011, Janet Jackson made controversial comments about U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris that sent fans reeling. Now she’s apologizing for the misunderstanding. Janet Jackson has been living in Great Britain for the past eight years, close to her ex-husband, billionaire Wissam Al Mana, with whom she co-parents their 7-year-old son, Eissa. Her distance from the United States, however, appears to have left her somewhat disconnected from American politics. During her conversation with The Guardian’s Nosheen Iqbal, Jackson echoed a familiar Republican talking point, incorrectly claiming that Harris is “not Black” and has a “white father.” “Well, you know what they supposedly said? She’s not Black. That’s what I heard… that she’s Indian,” Jackson remarked. Iqbal, who is of Indian descent, quickly corrected her, saying, “Well, she’s both.” Singer Janet Jackson regurgitates Trump’s talking point that Kamala Harris is not Black and has a White Father. (@JanetJackson/Instagram; AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) Undeterred, Jackson responded, “Her father’s white. That’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white.” Contrary to Jackson’s claims, Harris’ father is not white....