During a recent broadcast of CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five, Abby Phillip and Bomani Jones criticized President Trump's approach to Black History Month. They noted the contradiction between hosting a reception for Black leaders and the administration's ongoing war on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Jones suggested that while some Trump officials might feel obligated to downplay Black History Month, Trump enjoys the approval from notable Black figures, reveling in the idea of being liked by them. Their discussion highlights the complexities surrounding race relations within Trump's administration.
But like, let's give like the Hegseths and those people the benefit of the doubt on this one. And let's operate under this assumption. That you may think that Black History Month is okay, but you are terrified of being the person that says it's okay, because everything that you're hearing implies that it's not okay.
I think Trump becomes interesting because he reminds me of a lot of people that I've met at various points where I am not sure how much he likes Black people, but he does like the idea or thought that Black people like him.
He could get Tiger Woods and Kodak Black in the same room to tell him how dope he is. He loves that! His ego absolutely loves that!
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