Analysis: A President Who Fans, Rather Than Douses, the Nation’s Racial Fires
Analysis: A President Who Fans, Rather Than Douses, the Nation’s Racial Fires
By PETER BAKER -- The New York Times
WASHINGTON — As he signed a proclamation marking the holiday next week honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President Trump on Friday recalled the civil rights leader’s message that “no matter what the color of our skin or the place of our birth, we are created equal by God.”
Then came the questions from reporters.
“Mr. President, are you a racist?”
He did not answer and instead headed for the door.
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By PETER BAKER -- The New York Times
WASHINGTON — As he signed a proclamation marking the holiday next week honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President Trump on Friday recalled the civil rights leader’s message that “no matter what the color of our skin or the place of our birth, we are created equal by God.”
Then came the questions from reporters.
“Mr. President, are you a racist?”
He did not answer and instead headed for the door.
READ MORE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/an...
