Black leaders, DNC blast Trump for ‘racist’ comments

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Black leaders and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have strongly condemned former President Trump for what they describe as "racist" comments made at the Black Conservative Federation (BCF) annual gala in South Carolina.

 

During his speech, Trump suggested that his legal troubles had garnered him support from Black voters across the country, claiming that they viewed him as a victim of discrimination. He also mentioned that Black Americans had "embraced" his mugshot and asserted that he knows Black people because they built his buildings.

 

These remarks sparked outrage among Black leaders, with Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, denouncing Trump's statement as delusional and racist. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project, echoed this sentiment, stating that Trump's comments would not resonate well with Black men and describing them as "absolutely racist."

 

Trump, who is facing numerous criminal charges and civil lawsuits, has been attempting to court Black voter support ahead of the upcoming general election. However, his efforts have been met with skepticism and criticism from some Black voters, who view his overtures as insincere and opportunistic.

 

The DNC also condemned Trump's remarks, dismissing them as "tired tropes" and emphasizing that they would not win over Black voters who have experienced economic hardships under Trump's leadership. Sarafina Chitika, the DNC's national press secretary, characterized Trump's ideas as "corny and racist."

 

In addition to criticizing Trump's comments, the DNC highlighted the accomplishments of President Biden and Vice President Harris in addressing issues important to Black voters, such as record low Black unemployment and investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

 

Trump's speech also included accusations against Biden, whom he labeled as a "nasty and vicious racist." In response, the Biden-Harris campaign issued a scathing rebuke, calling Trump "an incompetent, anti-Black tyrant" and highlighting his history of racially insensitive remarks and policies.

 

Jasmine Harris, Black Media Director for the Biden-Harris re-election campaign, emphasized that Black Americans are aware of Trump's track record and will not be swayed by his attempts to appeal to them. She concluded by asserting that Black voters will reject Trump in the upcoming election.

 

26.02.24

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[Emdog]

Not many black people to be seen at this rally, but I'm sure "lots of good people on both sides", eh?

Really. Look at the audience.... fair to say less than half are black