TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT
The Unjust Conviction of Donald Trump and Its Political Fallout
I was so mad when I heard the news that Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsification of business records. My first thought was of course—fascism! For sure, this man wasn’t going to be found guilty of a crime that nobody seemed able to articulate.
Did Trump pay Stormy Daniels to cover up an election?
Did it matter when the statute of limitations had run out years ago?
Was it really a state crime or was it a federal crime—if so, was it justice for Alvin Bragg to bring these charges against Donald Trump?
Shifting Allegiance
Listening to a host of news sources for weeks now, I was confident there was no way Donald Trump would have been convicted.
I was wrong!
It seems our justice system is showing its evil head, only this time it’s not to keep down black men but it has risen up to bite a high-powered white man. A former American President—the crème de la crème.
In the name of justice, Donald J. Trump has been forced to pay a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her but admitted there was no sex involved. He is now convicted for paying off a woman who was going to use the details of their relationship against him if he did not pay her (which I think is extortion).
Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is set to go to court in Delaware for supposed trumped-up charges involving tax evasion, drugs, a laptop, and a gun. No doubt, Joe Biden stands firmly by his son’s side, whose charges are far more serious than any waged against Donald Trump, and unfortunately dripping with truth. I have lived long enough to know the streets don’t lie. Joe Biden blinded by the love for his son, pretends not to comprehend facts, and he gleeful condemns Trump and Republicans for exposing the alleged truth about dear OLD Hunter.
The Small Bloc of Black Voters
This double standard in our justice system is having an unexpected impact on the black community. It is causing a greater shift in political allegiance among a small, yet significant portion of Black voters. This shift is significant enough to hurt Biden’s chances of wining his coveted second term for President. But it has appeared Biden was ignoring the black vote coveting Muslim and young voters.
The black vote has never been monolithic, although it seems that way. It is a grim reality for years, pan-African Blacks have leaned far left, often bypassing independent candidates to embrace the most extreme third-party candidates. But for the most part, blacks have remained faithful to the Democrat Party.
This year is different. There seems to be even more support for extreme third-party candidates who despise American democracy, though they benefit from it. These candidates are like bloodsuckers who believe there is no such thing as crime or criminals. But added to this divide are a group of Blacks who are pushing to the right.
Despite Trump’s many pitfalls, he remains steady with his base and is gradually gaining support among Black voters. A few months black podcast pundits, like Roland Martin were shaming Blacks who favored Trump over Biden. Clearly, Blacks have not been paying attention to the tired rhetoric.
I suspect this rise in Trump’s numbers has something to do with this group of blacks now supporting him. Blacks are starting to recognize our power; we can flex back and forth and change the outcome of a political campaign with less than 20% of our bloc vote.
Today Joe Biden’s poll numbers are not just sinking because he’s losing support from Muslims and young voters—he is losing because, within those two voting blocs, there are fringes of Black voters with diverse opinions focused on bringing down the white colonial regime. Meanwhile, a larger bloc of Black voters are shifting to the right in one bloc to support Donald Trump.
The Bronx Rally and Its Implications
Now to be fair, there have always been a few so-called “Uncle Toms” who support Trump. Republicans like Byron Donalds and Tim Scott have taken much heat from the black community for their support of Trump. However, the story took a different turn last week after Trump held a rally in the Bronx. In the midst of his now infamous, “hush money trial,” Trump went to the Bronx. Flocks of black folk attended this campaign rally in support of Trump. This sent shockwaves through the Democrat party.
However, I do wonder if Biden and his campaign recognize the issue: losing the Muslim vote and young voters will not Be the reason his Campaign is going to sink. No sir. It’s going to be that minority bloc of black voters leaning right that will do bring about this damage. Those leaning left Democrats can only waste their vote on a third party wannabe or stay home and abstain. They unfortunate reality is they are two scattered to hold any power. While those Democrats who lean right will cast their votes for Trump, creating the most damage to Biden’s chances of re-election.
According to a Pew Research Poll conducted on May 20, 2024, 29 percent of black voters between the ages of 18-49 favor Trump, and another 9 percent over 50 support the former president. This means a significant portion of black voters continues to support Biden, but the loss of that small bloc is like a shot in the heart.
Although the numbers were telling the story that more blacks were supporting Trump, the Bronx rally revealed this truth in real-time. Now Joy Reed from MSNBC claims this is not the case and went on tv to argue crowd size, missing the point that Trump will lose the majority black vote. But with 50% of the white vote he only needs a small percentage of the black vote to pull him to the finish line.
After this became evident at the Bronx rally, the Democrats could no longer sweep this news under the rug. Some blacks are following Kings footsteps and are not conforming. Blacks are realizing, we have Democrat policies have led us for far too long. We have realized that the supposed come-up found in crumbs that fall from the tables of the rich are insufficient. We are tired of being told what to think and how we should cast our vote. Democrats need to realize our vote is no longer for sale.
The Decline of Biden’s Popularity
According to Reuters, this month Biden’s numbers sank to an all-time low, with only 36% of Americans supporting him. That means nearly 60% of Americans do not support Biden, which explains why Trump is winning in every battleground state.
Biden spoke on Friday for the first time since Trump had been convicted, and during this speech, he brought up two points because these two discussions should help boost his numbers. The first is a faulty announcement about the Israeli war in Gaza. Biden, speaking for Israel, claimed they had put forward a plan to “end the war,” signaling to his Muslim base that he wants a “ceasefire.” It didn’t matter that Netanyahu rejected this idea the very next day. What has become painfully clear is that Biden is willing to sacrifice support for Israel to save his election. He seeks appeasement in lies while his actions speak the truth—he does support Israel. Yet he pretends his loyalty is in the best interests of the people in Palestinian so he can get their uncommitted vote. But he has to cover up this truth or face the violent voices of the far left side of his party. This speaks of his fragile stance that is evident in his attempt to appease young voters and Muslims in swing states.
Trump’s Resurgence and Biden’s Response
During his speech, Biden also made sure to mention Trump. With a slick grin, he praised the 12 jurors, the judge, and Alvin Bragg for the conviction. Perhaps he had hoped that this announcement would draw black voters back to his side, but reports show that after Trump’s conviction, he received $53 million from small and first-time financial supporters. That included me. I had never given Trump a single donation, but I reached down in my empty pocketbook and pulled out $20 and donated to the Trump campaign.
The problem with this historic conviction is it sets a precedent that any American President can be tried for any crime, regardless of how frivolous the charge. While those like Joe Biden’s son, who clearly have committed countless crimes that have been covered up, including fraud in Ukraine, will be protected by any means. It’s a clear double standard.
The Racial and Political Implications
Going off-topic for a few seconds, it is also painfully obvious that those leading the charges against Donald Trump just so happen to be black, with the exception of Jack Smith. Alvin Bragg, Letitia James, and Fani Willis are all black. They are proudly at the forefront of the fight against Trump. I was amazed at how quickly Bragg took to the mic on Thursday after the Trump conviction. He didn’t do the work in the courtroom; that was done by a slew of white faces that stood behind him as he spoke with boldness. Bragg, of course, is the same New York DA allowed illegal immigrants to walk free after assaulting police officers. But Bragg will forever be remembered as the first prosecutor to land a conviction of an American President. Poetic justice, it would seem, for a black man to convict a white man. It’s reminiscent of the David and Saul analogy: King David discovered the former King Saul resting in a cave and could have killed him, but he showed mercy. Alvin Bragg found Trump in the cave and chose not to show any mercy.
As he spoke, I couldn’t help but think of an old wise tale: “Ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun.” What makes you smile today could make you cry tomorrow.
Conclusion
As an American Black who is disappointed in our election process and our justice system, I will admit Donald Trump would not be my choice for president in any other situation. If I have to be honest, those verdicts do not impact my decision at all. This verdict is unjust!
I personally think Biden’s conference on Friday was nothing more than a huge distraction. As we turn our faces to condemn Israel and Trump, Biden heavily invested in Ukraine gives them the red light to bomb Russia directly. Not that I disagree with this decision, but once the smoke clears and the news of genocide Joe giving another green light for potentially more war, may cause even more protest.
The fact is, President Biden will never be my choice again for president. Desperately, I voted for Biden in 2020 against Donald Trump. But now that I have had a chance to see exactly how both Presidents governed, I believe that Trump was indeed a better President than Biden. Biden has failed on all of his policies, and we are mired in countless wars and losing our standing in the world. We are turning our backs on our allies and showing more support to nations whose only goal is to destroy Western values. On the global front, the U.S. is looking increasingly unstable, like many other nations we are grappling with leaders who seem more concerned with political maneuvering than genuine progress.
If Trump had committed more serious crimes, such as rape, murder, or offenses beyond mere paperwork, I would not hesitate to cast a vote for Biden. However, Trump’s situation involves clear extortion, where he was compelled to pay off a woman who clearly had no intention of keeping her interactions with him private because he a presidential candidate. It is evident that Trump is being presumed guilty, and prosecutors are scrutinizing paperwork to find any offense to substantiate their claims.
Donald Trump is no savior. I distrust Trump as much as I distrust Biden. Unfortunately, he is the lesser of two evils. However, for the first time in history, we have the opportunity to compare both Trump's and Biden's political records. This allows for a unique evaluation of their policies, actions, and impact.
I have more confidence in Trump’s policies and his stance on Western values than I have for Biden. What it boils down to is as a nation will we continue to watch as Biden is broken down not only by his own party but also by Countries like South Africa, or the United Nations.
This may sound naïve, but I support Trump, who had issues but seems to have learned a lesson. If we continue down this road following Biden direction I don’t foresee the safety of our nation. Trump seems to have been much more respected around the world. I will confess I do worry about him stepping down but I am hopeful that will not be the case. Not because I trust Trump. It’s because I believe in the American system, when pressured in 2020 it stood firm. So since I have to choose between Biden and Trump, I choose to cast my lot for Trump, even with the 34-convictions, knowing in all things God is in control.
Now I just pray Trump picks Nikki Haley as his Vice President.
