Kamala HarrisOn Sunday, the campaign shared a video of the former president on X, formerly known as Twitter Donald TrumpHe made the controversial remarks during a speech on February 24 in Columbia, South Carolina. The speech mainly focuses on black conservative audienceThere was a backlash because of Trump’s choice of words.
In the video, Trump can be heard saying: “These lights are so bright in my eyes, I can’t see too many people outside, but I can only see black people, I can’t see any white people. That’s how far it is. ” I’m here. There’s still a long way to go, isn’t it?
The comment, which many viewed as racially insensitive, immediately sparked a wave of criticism on social media.
Users on X were quick to express their displeasure. One user wrote on Twitter that “Black people supporting Trump are like Martin Luther King supporting the Ku Klux Klan.” (Martin Luther King was a civil rights leader who advocated for peace in the 1950s and 1960s.) Protest against the continued oppression of black people through violence and intimidation.
Another added, “Racist Trump, nothing new there.” A third user commented, “He’s getting closer and closer to the word,” suggesting that Trump’s rhetoric is shying away from more inflammatory rhetoric.
Despite growing criticism, some have defended Trump, saying his comments were taken out of context. One user retorted: “That’s what humor is, something you’ll never understand.”
Another user wrote: “Remember when President Trump used a fake black accent to pander to black people? Oh wait, that was Kamala’s doing.”
This is not the first time Trump has been accused of ” Racist comments. Throughout his political career, he has often been criticized for his divisive language on race and immigration.
From calling Mexican immigrants “rapists” at the launch of his 2016 campaign to his controversial response to a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville in 2017, Trump’s rhetoric has often sparked outrage. His reputation for provocative, racially charged remarks was further bolstered by comments he made in 2020 suggesting that Haitian immigrants were “eating your pets.”
