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Donald Trump is within the sizzling seat proper now, as he is being put to process for his controversial previous … although, he thinks his report is fairly spectacular — evaluating himself to one in all historical past’s most well-known U.S. presidents.
Trump was on the Nationwide Affiliation of Black Journalists Annual Conference Wednesday morning in Chicago, the place he had a Q&A with 3 journalists … in entrance of a packed ballroom of conference attendees.
Proper out the gate, Trump was questioned for his seemingly racist rhetoric and prior associations with White Supremacists. 45 did NOT recognize the road of questioning … as he slammed the introduction as “rude” and accused the NABJ of inviting him to talk below false pretenses.
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In an try to bounce across the query, Trump selected to give attention to his late look on the stage and blamed the NABJ for having defective gear.
When pressed to challenge a direct response to the query about his previous … Trump boldly claimed he was one of the best president for the Black inhabitants since Abraham Lincoln — who, you understand, freed the slaves.
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He additionally appeared to try to rectify his viral “Black jobs” remark from June’s presidential debate … as he clarified {that a} “Black job” was any job labored by a Black particular person.
ICYMI … Trump confronted some backlash after he steered unlawful immigrants had been crossing the border and stealing “Black jobs” … perpetuating a stereotype that there have been sure positions solely to be held by Black People.
The GOP presidential candidate’s look created a firestorm of controversy with NABJ members who very publicly voiced their displeasure with the org’s management for having Trump there in any respect.
Compounding the difficulty for the indignant members is the actual fact Vice President Kamala Harris is NOT there. BTW … the NABJ reportedly made a last-ditch effort to get VP Harris to seem on the conference in particular person, and turned her down when she supplied to do it remotely. The NABJ says it is now in talks together with her marketing campaign to host a Q&A sesh in September.
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Nonetheless, there was no lack of curiosity, as attendees stood in an enormous line ready to fill the ballroom, and watch Trump get grilled.
President Biden — who lately ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ marketing campaign — torched Trump’s “Black jobs” remark earlier this month whereas chatting with the annual NAACP conference, stating Black People have held the best positions in authorities … together with Vice President and President.
Nonetheless, it appears Trump is making an attempt to realize favor with voters of coloration … although, we’re unsure this look will do the trick.
