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Trump Responds Firmly to Critical Reporter at Black Journalists’ Gathering

Trump Takes On Hostile Media With Unflinching Resolve

It’s no secret that Donald Trump is a man who doesn’t back down, and his recent handling of a confrontational interviewer at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago was no exception. When ABC’s Rachel Scott launched an aggressive question at him, Trump didn’t just answer – he fought back.

“Why should black voters trust you?”

That was the loaded question Scott threw at Trump. But the former president didn’t just answer the question; he delivered a lot more than what was asked for.

Greg Price, spokesman for the conservative group, the State Freedom Caucus Network, praised Trump’s response as “masterful” on social media platform X. And when you understand the context of Scott’s questions and the setup smear it truly was, even Price’s praise might seem understated.

“First of all, I don’t think I’ve ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner,”

said Trump.

He then proceeded to answer Scott’s question by pointing out his first term’s achievements: record-low unemployment rates among black Americans, revitalization of inner cities through “opportunity zones,” and securing crucial funding for historically black colleges and universities. These are significant accomplishments that often go unappreciated by establishment media.

But Trump wasn’t done addressing Scott’s hostile approach:

“I think it’s a very rude introduction,”

he said.

Scott’s points weren’t entirely baseless, but they were so blatantly biased that they amounted to an attempted character assassination.

The “congresswoman of color” reference pertains to a 2019 post by Trump on Twitter where he criticized the political opponents known as the “squad.” The “black district attorneys” Trump mentioned were Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Fulton County, Georgia, DA Fani Willis, both of whom abused their authority to bring baseless criminal cases against Trump.

As for the “black journalists” Trump allegedly called “stupid and racist,” they were Abby Phillip of CNN, April Ryan of The Grio, and Yamiche Alcindor of PBS, three journalists known for their radical leftist views.

Trump’s criticisms weren’t about their skin color but their politics, misuse of political office, and blatant violations of professional integrity.

Scott also accused Trump of dining with a “white supremacist” at Mar-a-Lago. However, the dinner was intended to help Kanye West, and Trump claimed he was unaware of the other attendees’ identities.

Trump knew the truth behind Scott’s accusations and wasn’t about to let her smear his name. His response was more courteous than it deserved given the polemic nature of Scott’s questioning.

Mainstream media outlets like Politico and CBS painted Trump as the aggressor in their headlines. But anyone with open eyes knows that Trump entered a challenging arena and stood his ground against an antagonistic first question.

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Final Thoughts

The real question isn’t why black voters should trust Donald Trump. It’s why any American voter should trust anyone in the establishment media. Trump once again proved his strength as a leader by confronting the biased media and defending himself.

He highlighted his significant achievements for the black community, such as record-low unemployment rates and support for historically black colleges and universities – accomplishments often ignored by biased media coverage.

The hostile nature of the media should concern all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs. Trump’s bold response to Scott’s question shows he won’t back down, and all Americans should appreciate his resolve in the face of biased media.

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