Byron Donalds Criticized for Nostalgic Jim Crow Comments

Rep. Byron Donalds, a Trump surrogate, sparked backlash by suggesting Black families were more unified during the Jim Crow era at a Black voter outreach event. His comments were criticized by top Black Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who condemned the remarks as factually inaccurate and offensive. Donalds defended his statements, arguing that Democratic policies have harmed Black families. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in political discourse about race and family dynamics in America.