On Saturday, Donald Trump addressed Black leaders and headlined a Turning Point USA event in Detroit. His aim is to regain the Great Lakes State from President Joe Biden.
During his keynote address at Turning Point’s “The People’s Convention” held at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit, President Trump emphasized the positive impact of renegotiating trade agreements with Canada and Mexico on the American auto industry. Trump highlighted this achievement as a significant benefit to American auto workers, showcasing his administration’s commitment to supporting the country’s manufacturing sector.
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During his speech, Trump declared that Michigan had benefited greatly from his leadership. He pointed out that companies were returning to the state and car companies were not leaving. Moreover, there was no obligation to manufacture electric cars, which Trump claimed would all eventually be made in China.
During his presidency, Trump promised to do away with the Environmental Protection Agency’s push for electric vehicles and emission limits, which had been implemented by Biden.
Trump criticized United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain for endorsing Biden earlier this year.
Trump expressed his concern by stating, “Our country cannot be destroyed by these individuals. Their actions are outrageous.” He further added that they are going beyond the limit and it is unacceptable.
As part of his strategy to win over Black voters in the upcoming November election, the ex-president made a stop in Michigan’s biggest city, which is considered a key battleground state.
During his recent trip to Detroit, marking his first visit since being convicted of hush money charges in New York, Trump participated in a roundtable discussion with Black community leaders at the 180 Church on the west side of the city.
On Saturday, the focal point of the discussion revolved around the challenges faced by Black Americans and people of color. The pastor of the church, Lorenzo Sewell, inquired from Trump on ways to promote entrepreneurship and retain the “Black dollar in the Black community.”
In response to Detroit politicians’ efforts to combat crime in the city, Trump stated that the increase in safety would lead to the growth of more stores in the area.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has joined the list of Black leaders who have endorsed former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Kilpatrick is among the few dozen individuals who have publicly supported the former president and presumptive Republican nominee. The announcement of Kilpatrick’s endorsement was made by the Trump campaign on Saturday.
In 2013, Kilpatrick was sentenced on multiple criminal counts for participating in a criminal racket for a decade while serving as mayor. However, before leaving the White House, Trump commuted his sentence.
Kilpatrick expressed her gratitude towards President Trump for granting her and her family freedom. However, she believes that the upcoming election and the related issues are significant to every individual and family in America.
Less than a month after Biden’s appearance at the NAACP’s Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, Trump paid a visit to Detroit.
Wendell Anthony, President of the NAACP Detroit chapter, condemned Trump’s recent church appearance as a blatant attempt to further his political agenda. According to Anthony, Trump’s actions were a clear mischaracterization and misuse of a sacred institution.
The Black voter demographic is a crucial battleground for both Biden and Trump, but Biden’s campaign team is apprehensive about the waning support he’s been receiving from this group.
In 2016, despite losing the majority-Black city of Detroit, Trump emerged victorious in Michigan against Hilary Clinton. However, in the recent 2020 elections, Biden won Detroit by a considerable margin and narrowly secured Michigan. Interestingly, there was a slight rise in Black support for Trump in Detroit.
