[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Çï†ïzêñ Kåñê [@RogerJUlrichJr](/creator/twitter/RogerJUlrichJr) on x 7165 followers Created: 2025-07-22 02:02:38 UTC While Donald J. Trump has made controversial and widely criticized statements regarding race, there are also several events and actions from his life and presidency that supporters and others point to as evidence that he may not be inherently racist. Here’s a brief, balanced summary of such events: X. Long-Standing Relationships with Prominent Black Figures Trump had early and friendly relationships with notable Black celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Don King, and Mike Tyson. He received the Ellis Island Award for "Promoting Brotherhood" in 1986 alongside Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali. X. Support for Criminal Justice Reform In 2018, Trump signed the First Step Act into law, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill aimed at reducing mandatory minimums and improving prison conditions. The bill had a significant impact on many Black inmates and was praised by activists like Van Jones. X. Record Low Black Unemployment (Pre-COVID) During Trump’s presidency, Black unemployment hit a record low (around 5.4%) before the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump often cited this as proof of his policies benefiting minorities. X. Funding for HBCUs Trump signed legislation providing permanent funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), calling it “a priority” of his administration. Several HBCU leaders publicly praised the move. X. Pardon of Alice Johnson Trump granted clemency to Alice Marie Johnson, a Black woman serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, after being petitioned by Kim Kardashian. Johnson became a vocal supporter of Trump, crediting him with giving her life back. X. Support from Some Black Public Figures Figures like Kanye West, Herschel Walker, and Lil Wayne have defended Trump and endorsed him at different points. Trump has been described by some of them as not racist, but rather blunt or misinterpreted. X. Platinum Plan (2020) Trump introduced a policy proposal called the Platinum Plan aimed at investing $XXX billion in Black communities, creating jobs, and promoting Black entrepreneurship. Note: These events do not erase or excuse other actions or statements by Trump that have been interpreted as racially insensitive or divisive. However, they are frequently cited by his defenders as reasons to believe that he is not inherently racist, but rather a political figure whose words and actions are often polarizing or interpreted through different lenses. XX engagements  **Related Topics** [events](/topic/events) [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) [Post Link](https://x.com/RogerJUlrichJr/status/1947477354860724375)
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Created: 2025-07-22 02:02:38 UTC
While Donald J. Trump has made controversial and widely criticized statements regarding race, there are also several events and actions from his life and presidency that supporters and others point to as evidence that he may not be inherently racist. Here’s a brief, balanced summary of such events:
X. Long-Standing Relationships with Prominent Black Figures
Trump had early and friendly relationships with notable Black celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Don King, and Mike Tyson.
He received the Ellis Island Award for "Promoting Brotherhood" in 1986 alongside Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali.
X. Support for Criminal Justice Reform
In 2018, Trump signed the First Step Act into law, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill aimed at reducing mandatory minimums and improving prison conditions.
The bill had a significant impact on many Black inmates and was praised by activists like Van Jones.
X. Record Low Black Unemployment (Pre-COVID)
During Trump’s presidency, Black unemployment hit a record low (around 5.4%) before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump often cited this as proof of his policies benefiting minorities.
X. Funding for HBCUs
Trump signed legislation providing permanent funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), calling it “a priority” of his administration.
Several HBCU leaders publicly praised the move.
X. Pardon of Alice Johnson
Trump granted clemency to Alice Marie Johnson, a Black woman serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, after being petitioned by Kim Kardashian.
Johnson became a vocal supporter of Trump, crediting him with giving her life back.
X. Support from Some Black Public Figures
Figures like Kanye West, Herschel Walker, and Lil Wayne have defended Trump and endorsed him at different points.
Trump has been described by some of them as not racist, but rather blunt or misinterpreted.
X. Platinum Plan (2020)
Trump introduced a policy proposal called the Platinum Plan aimed at investing $XXX billion in Black communities, creating jobs, and promoting Black entrepreneurship.
Note: These events do not erase or excuse other actions or statements by Trump that have been interpreted as racially insensitive or divisive. However, they are frequently cited by his defenders as reasons to believe that he is not inherently racist, but rather a political figure whose words and actions are often polarizing or interpreted through different lenses.
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