Donald Trump, Famous Birther, Frames Himself As Hero To People Of Color
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump, Famous Birther, Frames Himself As Hero To People Of Color

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — On the fourth day of Black History Month, President Donald Trump attempted to frame himself as a savior to people of color, especially Black people, during his State of the Union address. “Wealthy people and companies are pouring money into poor neighborhoods or areas that haven’t seen investment in many decades, creating jobs, energy, and excitement,” Trump said. Trump recognized several Black people in attendance at his speech: Sen. Tim Scott, Army veteran Tony Raskins, retired Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee and his great-grandson, and fourth-grader Janiyah Davis and her single mother. “He has exploited people of color.” Trump was “talking about he had gotten that child an opportunity to go to a better school and the mother is smiling because I think she honestly believed that he’s working on behalf of our children and that he had done a wonderful thing for her, but she was simply used and misused this evening,” said Waters, who has spectacularly clashed with Trump in the past.

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Raw Story  

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The Independent  

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1 year, 1 month ago

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The Independent  

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Biden blasts Trump for ‘abhorrent lie’
4 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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NPR  

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Firstpost  

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Donald Trump Continues To Show He’s Racist

Huff Post  

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5 years, 10 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Salon  

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