Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that his legal troubles, including indictments, court cases, and a conviction in the Manhattan hush money trial, have actually boosted his support among Black and Hispanic voters. Trump made these comments during a call to his campaign's Black American Business Leaders roundtable at Rocky's Barbershop in Atlanta.
During the event, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds received a phone call from Trump, which he put on speaker for everyone to hear. The call sparked discussions about Trump's court cases and conviction in Manhattan. Donalds later mentioned that the group was not expecting Trump's call and expressed his belief that he could potentially be considered for the vice president position.
One of the participants, Marc KC Boyd, founder of the Helping Empower Youth organization, expressed sympathy towards Trump, suggesting that the Black community's support for him stems from a shared experience of feeling unjustly treated by the legal system. Trump responded by criticizing what he called the weaponization of legal actions against him, attributing it to political motives.
Despite the legal challenges he faces, Trump claimed that his support among Black voters has surged. He attributed this increase to what he perceives as a sense of solidarity and understanding within the Black community.
Overall, Trump's remarks during the roundtable call highlighted his perspective on the impact of his legal issues on his political standing and his efforts to garner support from minority communities.
