Trump Tests His Hood Cred
Trump's recent track record signals a Republican presidential candidate courting their vote.
In a heartwarming turn of events, former President Donald Trump's support among black Americans has reached impressive levels for a Republican. Nonwhite people largely vote Democrat, but Trump, known for his unconventional political tactics, has managed to draw an unlikely parallel between his legal troubles and the historic struggles of Black Americans.
By the way, the crazy sumbitch dropped a sneaker line at Sneaker Con. The best sneakers, dubbed "Trump's Golden Kicks," are a limited edition, came with a hefty price tag of $399, and sold out in less than a day. One dude paid like 9 grand for an autographed pair and met Donald himself. They feature a beautiful gold exterior and nifty American flags. The sneakers were met with a chorus of boos from some of the crowd; we could call those people butthurt Philly Dems.
His other 2 pairs sold well, too—I heard. Trump sneakers struck a nerve, especially when FOX News had the cajones to admit that dropping a sneaker line would ingratiate Trump with urban youth. Why is it racist to admit that they like sneakers?
At the Black Conservative Federation Gala in Columbia, South Carolina, Trump boldly claimed his legal troubles make black people like him. The statement left some scratching their heads, wondering if there truly was a connection between Trump's legal woes and the centuries-long fight against racial discrimination.
I see it. Trump references were common in rap lyrics, pardoned rappers, and befriended Ye. Trump has plenty of street cred built up and while being a Republican does hurt him, cracks in the Democrat fortress are showing.
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, one thing is clear: Trump has created a unique and unexpected bond with the Black community. Whether this newfound support will translate into substantial votes remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – the political landscape has never been more entertaining.