Donald Trump declares himself the ‘best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln'

Former President Donald Trump was interviewed at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The event began with a focus on the Republican presidential candidate “attacking” Black politicians and journalists alike before it pivoted to the question of why Black voters should support him. When again pressed on the issue of Black voters, Trump boldly proclaimed, “I have been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln.” Trump also opened proverbial fire at his now presumptive political rival for the election bid - Kamala Harris - who he accused of playing the Black card to her benefit. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The then NABJ President Sarah Glover said, “The most powerful man in the free world is verbally abusing journalists.” Furthermore, during a 2020 press conference, Trump told Alcindor, “Don't be threatening.” Dorothy Tucker, who was the NABJ president at the time, denounced his remarks as “not only unnecessary but demeaning and inappropriate.” Trump also faced criticism for his comments during a virtual NABJ panel as he was campaigning for his 2020 presidential bid. They’re taking Black jobs now.” {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “They’re taking Black jobs and they’re taking Hispanic jobs.