Before the president spoke, U.S. HUD Secretary Ben Carson introduced him. Carson thanked Trump’s supporters for arriving and noted the manner in which Democrats criticize conservatives of color and Republicans of colors. The HUD secretary furthermore pushed back against individuals who accuse President Trump of racism.
An excerpt of Carson’s statements at the ‘Black Voices for Trump’ coalition reads as follows:
“Thank you for your courage to be here. In the society that we live in today, it takes a lot of courage to say that you’re supporting President Trump. Today they say if you are a conservative then you are somehow an Uncle Tom, you’re a horrible person, you’re a demon. What a bunch of crap.”
Vice President Pence spoke as well, noting the manner in which President Trump’s policies have aided the black community; Pence also discussed the historic contributions which African-Americans have made in this country.
A Closer Look at President Trump’s Remarks
When the president spoke, he called out the Democrat Party for their policies; he also noted the adverse impacts left-wing policies have on black communities. Shortly thereafter, Trump censured Democrats for their poor management of inner cities; many inner cities of today struggle with crime and other serious issues.
