President Donald Trump has repeatedly invoked his unnamed Black friends or name-checked celebrities and athletes when questioned about anything related to Black voters. This approach is often seen as a way for him to deflect the conversation away from his own potential racial biases.
Source: NYT > Top Stories
Author: Erica L. Green and Dylan Freedman
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When faced with claims of racism, Trump points to his Black friends or name-checks celebrities and athletes as a way to deflect the conversation away from his own potential racial biases. It’s almost like he thinks that by associating himself with people who don’t fit into this “racist” narrative, he can somehow inoculate himself against accusations of prejudice.
But let me tell you, it’s not just about Trump; this kind of rhetorical maneuver is a hallmark of many so-called leaders and politicians. They think they can co-opt the struggles of marginalized communities to further their own interests or legitimize their actions. It’s like saying, “Hey, I may be part of the problem, but at least some people from that community think I’m cool.”
And what about those Black friends he keeps ment