“That is really bad”: President Trump discovers the horrors African American slaves endured
The president pledged "to do everything I can to continue that promise of freedom for African Americans"
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President Donald Trump visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Tuesday, where he saw first-hand the trials and tribulations the black community has faced in the United States. Trump received a tour of the museum, which he said was “a meaningful reminder of why we have to fight bigotry, intolerance and hatred in all of its ugly forms.”
In a speech after the tour, Trump pledged to do whatever it takes to ensure freedom for African Americans.
“Today and every day of my presidency, I pledge to do everything I can to continue that promise of freedom for African Americans, and every American,” he said. “Northing is more important.”
During his presidential campaign, Trump consistently said that he would perform well with the black vote. He promised fix the urban blight that was eroding the black community. On Election Day, however, Trump only received 8 percent of the black vote.