In a statement from Biden-Harris 2024 Black Media Director Jasmine Harris ahead of Donald Trump’s Speaking engagement at a Black conservative gala in Columbia, South Carolina, she remarked on Trump’s history and policies affecting the Black community.
Harris criticized Trump’s timing, noting his address during Black History Month, highlighting his controversial track record. She pointed out Trump’s past actions, including his false accusations against the Central Park 5, insensitive remarks about George Floyd, likening his impeachment to a lynching, and associations with white nationalists following his 2024 candidacy declaration.
She also emphasized Trump’s legacy, citing statistics indicating rises in Black unemployment and uninsured rates during his presidency. She accused Trump’s tax policies of exacerbating racial discrimination and criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impacted Black communities.
Additionally, Harris recalled Trump’s support for controversial law enforcement policies like stop and frisk and highlighted his contentious history, including promoting birtherism, opposing the removal of Confederate monuments, and his response to the Charlottesville protests.
Concluding her statement, Harris warned against Trump’s potential return to power, urging vigilance against his promises that could further harm Black families.
Here are key points about Donald Trump’s record as outlined in the statement:
- Under Trump, Black unemployment and uninsured rates increased.
- Trump’s tax policies favored white households over Black households.
- His COVID-19 response disproportionately affected Black communities.
- He advocated for the reinstatement of stop and frisk policies.
- Trump has a history of controversial actions and statements, including falsely accusing the Central Park Five, promoting birtherism, opposing the ACA, supporting Confederate monuments, and refusing to condemn white supremacy.
- Harris cautioned against Trump’s potential to enact further damaging policies if he returns to power.
