Donald Trump’s four decades in public life are full of blatant racism against Black Americans, but on the evening before the South Carolina primary, Trump delivered some of the most racist rhetoric of his political career.
In a speech to the Black Conservative Federation, Trump:
- Compared his 91 felony charges to the historical trauma and struggle of Black Americans.
- Said Black people like him because he is being discriminated against by the justice system and Black people are being discriminated against by the justice system.
- Said undocumented immigrants are taking Black people’s jobs.
- Said the lights were so bright he couldn’t see everyone in the audience and added, “I can only see the Black ones, that’s how far I’ve come.”
- Asked the audience if they’d rather have the first Black president or a president who could get a discount on an airplane.
- Claimed he was being indicted for “the Black population.”
- Made fun of WWII veteran and American trailblazer Sidney Poitier.
- Lied about the benefits of opportunity zones for Black communities.
- Lied about his support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- Tried to pit Black Americans against undocumented immigrants.
Trump’s racist speech comes as American Bridge’s This F*cking Guy campaign focuses on Donald Trump’s long history of racism throughout Black History Month. American Bridge 21st Century Presidential Campaigns Communications Director Brandon Weathersby released the following statement on Trump’s racist rhetoric underscoring decades of research:
“We told you this guy was a racist, and he proved our point by giving one of his most racist speeches since he came down the golden escalator. Trump’s version of courting Black voters is repeating harmful stereotypes, attacking Black American icons, and telling bald-faced lies about the state of Black America. Trump doesn’t care about advancement for communities of color, he only cares about using their votes to return the power. Trump represents the exact opposite of progress and Black Americans will reward his offensive appeals by making sure he loses in November.”
Published: Feb 24, 2024 | Last Modified: Feb 27, 2024