Podcast Summary
Trump's Black Voter Support: Despite his past claims, Trump has 0% support among black voters in Michigan, and his recent campaign event at a black church was filled with mostly white supporters, highlighting his failed promise and criticisms of phony and fraudulent actions towards the black community
According to a recent poll by Michigan's Detroit News and WDIV, Donald Trump has 0% support among black voters in the state. This is a significant shift from his previous claim in 2016 that he would win over 95% of the black vote by 2020. The poll was highlighted by political analyst Keith Boykin, who pointed out the irony of Trump's failed promise. The lack of black support for Trump was further emphasized by the controversy surrounding his attempt to hold a campaign event at a black church, which was filled with mostly white MAGA supporters. Trump's actions and words have been criticized as phony and fraudulent, and this incident is just one example of his continued efforts to appeal to the black community despite having little to no support.
Trump's Controversial Outreach to Black Community: Trump's unconventional outreach efforts to the black community during his campaign included inviting controversial figures with criminal backgrounds on stage, raising concerns and questions about the appropriateness of these choices as campaign surrogates.
During Donald Trump's campaign rallies, he made efforts to reach out to the black community by inviting controversial figures on stage. For instance, at a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, Trump brought on stage Lawrence Taylor, a retired football player and registered sex offender. At another rally in the Bronx, Trump called on stage Chef G and Sleepy Hollow, who were alleged leaders of the Crips gang and were facing serious criminal charges, including attempted murder and murder. Trump's actions raised concerns and questions about the appropriateness of these choices as campaign surrogates. These incidents highlight Trump's unconventional approach to outreach and the controversy that often followed him during his campaign. Here's a brief clip from a local New York news report on the arrests of Chef G and Sleepy Hollow. [Clip of news report playing] Of a violent gang taken off the streets and the 2 famous rappers who could be looking at serious prison time.
Brooklyn rappers accused, Ramp's finance solution: Two Brooklyn rappers accused of gang involvement face charges, while Ramp's platform offers businesses control, insight, time savings, faster book closing, and an average of 5% cost savings in the first year.
Two Brooklyn rappers, Chef G and Sleepy Hollow, accused of being Crips gang members, are facing charges for their alleged involvement in shootings and murder in Flatbush and Crown Heights. Meanwhile, for businesses seeking to streamline their finance operations, Ramp offers a solution. Ramp's platform provides control and insight into company spend, automating expense reports and categorizing expenses in real-time. This leads to time savings, faster book closing, and an average of 5% cost savings for businesses in the first year. Ramp's ease of use allows for quick issuance of virtual and physical cards and payments. Even small businesses can benefit, with a $250 sign-up bonus. In other news, former President Donald Trump's controversial actions included a visit to Georgia, where he stopped at a Chick-fil-A and had a Republican party employee, Makayla Montgomery, join him.
MAGA operative's actions, Trump's sneaker campaign: The use of a MAGA operative to take photos of Trump with black individuals and Trump's sneaker campaign were criticized as insincere and potentially racist outreach efforts to the black community, with the latter also involving deception towards a small business owner
During the 2020 presidential campaign, there was an intern in the Republican party who was identified as a MAGA operative. She followed Donald Trump around to various events, taking photos of him with black individuals, which the media then used to claim Trump had significant support in the black community. Trump attempted to appeal to the community through a sneaker line, but the attempt was met with skepticism. The intern's actions and Trump's sneaker campaign were criticized as insincere and potentially racist outreach efforts. Despite some individuals expressing excitement about the sneakers and Trump, it remains unclear whether this enthusiasm would translate into actual votes for Trump. The campaign also deceived a black small business owner in Atlanta by promising support, further damaging perceptions of Trump's outreach efforts to the community.
Political events, clear communication: Clear communication is crucial when organizing political events involving private businesses to avoid misleading expectations and negative consequences for the business.
The owner of Rocky's Barber Shop in Atlanta felt misled when a campaign event for former President Trump, which he believed was a private forum for black business owners, turned into a political event. The unexpected turn of events brought unwanted attention to his shop, resulting in backlash and negative consequences for his business. Despite having no involvement in politics, the event left him dealing with angry calls and unwanted publicity. The incident underscores the importance of clear communication and transparency when organizing events, especially those that involve private businesses and their owners.
Trump's engagement with black communities: Trump's actions and statements towards black communities have raised concerns about authenticity and respect, with past incidents including renting black churches for campaign events predominantly attended by white people, and controversial comments at black galas, leaving many questioning his sincerity in engaging with these communities for political gain.
During his recent campaign event in Detroit, former President Donald Trump rented out a black church for his speech, but the event was predominantly attended by white people. This incident follows previous allegations that Trump's association with black communities has been insincere, such as the black church in Cleveland embroiled in litigation after Trump's rental and his controversial comments at a black gala in South Carolina. Trump's actions and statements have raised concerns about authenticity and respect for black communities, leaving many questioning the sincerity of his engagement with these communities for political gain. The Trump campaign has not responded to requests for comment on these matters.
Detroit black voters, Trump support: Despite claims, Trump has no significant black voter support in Detroit, while Harris and Vance face scrutiny over their past actions, shifting focus to substantive issues
According to a recent poll, Donald Trump has no support among black voters in Detroit, Michigan. Lynn Patton, a public figure, has been vocal about her belief that Trump's support is a facade. With Vice President Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee, the focus can shift to more substantive issues. Meanwhile, JD Vance, a Republican candidate, has faced scrutiny over his past online behavior. These developments reflect the evolving political landscape and ongoing debates within the parties. It's important to stay informed about these developments and the impact they may have on the election. To stay updated, sign up for the Midas Touch newsletter at midas touch.com/newsletter.