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The Black Men for Trump advisory committee condemned former President Barack Obama’s appeal to black men to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.
“It is deeply insulting that President Obama recently encouraged black men to support Kamala Harris based solely on the color of her skin, rather than her policies,” the groups said in a joint statement. “Black Americans are not a monolith, and we are not obligated to vote for any candidate just because they look like us.” It is humiliating to suggest that you cannot evaluate a candidate’s record, especially when Kamala Harris has done more harm than good to the black community. ”
The statement comes after President Obama made a surprise visit to Pennsylvania last week, slamming black men in particular and saying they should bring the same enthusiasm to Harris’ campaign that he had for Harris in 2008 and 2012. It was announced after the claim.
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Former President Barack Obama (Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“My understanding, based on reports from campaigns and communities, is that we are not yet seeing the kind of vibrancy and turnout that we saw when I was campaigning in all aspects of our neighborhoods and communities. “No,” President Obama said. According to NPR’s report on his remarks.
Obama said the lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced among the brothers,” and that Harris may not support the idea of a female president.
“So, are you thinking of leaving?” he said. “Part of it makes me think – and I’m talking directly to men – part of it is, well, you just don’t feel the idea of having a woman as president, you’re doing something different. I’m wondering if you’ve come up with any alternatives and other reasons.”
In a statement, the Black Men’s Advisory Council for President Trump said the former president had “reduced us to a racially-based voting bloc” that “perpetuates the worst kind of identity politics.” denounced.
Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20, 2024. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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“For decades, Democrats have promoted failed policies that destroy generational wealth, undermine Black culture, and contribute to the breakdown of Black families,” the group said. “Rather than uplifting Black families, these policies have held them down by promoting family instability, poor education, and lack of economic opportunity.”
The letter was signed by conservative activists Bruce Revell and CJ Pearson, former Oklahoma Congressman TW Shannon, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, political advisor Jaron Smith, and Black Conservative League founder Deante Johnson. , Republican Rep. Byron Donald of Florida. and Wesley Hunt of Texas.
The group concluded by encouraging support for former President Trump, claiming he has delivered “real results for Black America.”
Former President Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Calhoun Ranch in Coachella, California, Saturday, October 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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“He revived the American Dream by creating jobs, lowering black unemployment, launching Opportunity Zones, and securing permanent funding for HBCUs. Under the Trump administration, Black families are gaining wealth. We have a chance to build, break generational cycles and thrive,” the group said.
President Obama’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
