Trump and a gaggle of clerics ultimately did speak with reporters around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, after meeting for more than two hours. He also noted that the pastors also called for firm and effective leadership. Trump met with a coalition of 100 African-American evangelical pastors and religious leaders in a private meeting at Trump Tower.
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Both Gov. Chris Christie, another presidential candidate, and Jersey City’s mayor say Trump’s claim is wrong. A news release promised television-quality lighting.
“The attractive thing about the meeting is that they didn’t really ask me to change the tone”, Trump said.
Trump, who claimed his sarcasm resulted in him being misrepresented by the press and his opponents, said “How about I tell CNN, who doesn’t treat me properly …” “We’ve heard nothing from (Trump) about bridging the gap of economic inequality, mass incarceration, public schools, trade with Africa and other issues important to the black community”. Some, however, did endorse the Republican candidate. The letter also states that Trump’s “politics are so clearly anti-Black”.
Now, someone has found the TV news report that Trump probably was talking about. Despite Trump’s apparent concern for veterans, a veterans group leader has said that “Donald Trump is not a leader in veteran philanthropy”.
I’m not a sucker, I’m not Uncle Tom … nobody’s been paid.
Although he couldn’t provide an official count, Scott did say that there were a number of pastors who endorsed Trump.
After inviting 100 prominent black pastors to a press conference scheduled for Monday, the Trump campaign prematurely announced their endorsements to the dismay of some invited guests.
But former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik later backed up Mr Giuliani’s comments, saying “10-50” people were reported to be celebrating in different areas throughout the city.
Last month, a black protester was roughed up by Trump supporters at a rally in Birmingham, Ala. I have a lot of fans, and they were not happy about it. And this was a very obnoxious guy who was a troublemaker who was looking to make trouble. It was one of the most inspiring meetings.
Trump never mentioned the importance of black homeownership and the pastors never brought it up? But in spite of the lower numbers, Couzens said the event went well.
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But Vaughn, who skipped the meeting, said she’d only attend a future meeting with Trump under a few conditions. But wouldn’t it be bad: I’m leading the polls, I don’t do it, I play cute – because you’re playing cute, right? – it gets out I’m chicken, which I’m not.
