Top House Democrat: Black men can get killed and the president won't say a word
By Rebecca Klar - 08/30/20 11:19 AM EDT
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) suggested President Trump’s efforts to reach out to Black male voters won’t be effective amid protests over police brutality and what the congressmen said is Trump’s failed efforts to address issues facing Black Americans.
“Donald Trump very effectively in 2016 raised the question to Black men, ‘what do you have to lose?’†Richmond said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press†when asked about Trump’s efforts to appeal to Black men.
“I think now Black men see clearly what they have to lose, they can get killed and the president won't say a word. Won't utter Jacob Blake’s name, will not talk about police reform,†Richmond added, referring to the Black man who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisc. on Monday.
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