Trump's Claim: Black Americans Relate to His Legal Troubles
Former President Donald Trump claimed at the Black Conservative Federation Gala in South Carolina that Black Americans relate to his criminal prosecutions, suggesting that they see him as a victim of discrimination similar to their own experiences. He likened his legal troubles to the historic discrimination faced by Black Americans and portrayed himself as a champion for the Black community, despite facing 91 felony counts including racketeering and conspiracy to obstruct justice. While some Black Republicans at the event expressed support for Trump's policies and track record, others, like voter Karqueta Lindsey, were critical of his comparison of his legal issues to the experiences of Black Americans.