Sharpton rips Trump claims about work for Black community: 'Absurdity'
The Rev. Al Sharpton rejected the idea that former President Trump helped build economic security for Black Americans. Appearing on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday, Sharpton said Trump is partly responsible for the wealth gap that exists today between black and white Americans. “The absurdity of acting as if Donald Trump did something,” Sharpton told […]
Sharpton denounces Trump’s latest race rhetoric: ‘Look at his record’
The Rev. Al Sharpton denounced former President Trump’s recent race-related comments and urged voters to “look at his record” on past issues involving Black Americans before leaning into his rhetoric. Sharpton Participated MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace asked Trump about his recent comments on Friday. Semaphore highlights He boasted that he had “a lot of black friends,” […]
Al Sharpton questions Democrats’ sanctimony on Jan. 6 amidst pro-Hamas protests, making MSNBC talking heads squirm
Metropolitan Mayors Association shown Of the approximately 9,000 Black Lives Matter-related events that took place in MCCA member cities between May 25 and July 31, 2020, 574 were ultimately declared riots. Estimates of the cost of BLM riots in 2020 are: I supported The total amount given by various Democrats ranges from $1 billion to […]
Al Sharpton draws comparison between Jan. 6 riot and college protests
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Thursday compared the current pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and accused Democrats of having double standards when it comes to the demonstrations. “When what we’re protesting becomes secondary, in many ways, we’re not actually protesting for the sake of it,” Sharpton said Thursday […]
Al Sharpton Calls Out Biden For Attending ‘Ritzy’ Fundraiser With Ex-Presidents, Snubbing Working Class
MSNBC host Al Sharpton called out President Joe Biden Monday for appearing at a “ritzy” fundraiser with celebrities Thursday, warning that former President Donald Trump was making inroads with working-class voters. Biden attended a $25 million fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attended by multiple celebrities, including […]
New York City’s mayor gets baptized in jail by Rev. Al Sharpton on Good Friday
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was baptized in prison by the Rev. Al Sharpton in commemoration of Good Friday and participated in a religious ceremony with a group of men incarcerated at the troubled Rikers Island prison. The ceremony was part of a visit to the prison facility where Adams was scheduled to meet […]
Al Sharpton urges Eric Adams to address high black unemployment
Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton calls on Mayor Eric Adams to address high unemployment rates among black New Yorkers and eliminate controversial corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. He called for a “summit” to be held at City Hall to combat the movement. “This is a moral issue,” Sharpton said Thursday, noting that the […]
Al Sharpton calls border crisis an ‘invasion,’ wants GOP senators pressured for ‘allowing this to continue’
MSNBC host Al Sharpton used the word “invasion” to describe the border crisis Monday while bashing some Republicans for not agreeing with the Senate immigration bill released over the weekend. However, some liberals found this highly controversial. President Biden and Democratic and Republican politicians have touted the deal as a bipartisan compromise to secure the […]
Sharpton says Trump’s ‘mind is not there anymore’
The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized former President Trump’s recent backtracking on attacks on his opponents, claiming it shows the Republican presidential front-runner is “losing.” Sharpton was arrested last month by longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll after the former president was ordered to pay $83.3 million for defaming her by denying sexual comments she made […]