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Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone With Surprised Celeb Guests, Donald Trump's Cringey Chick-fil-A Photo and More Political News

Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone With Surprised Celeb Guests, Donald Trump's Cringey Chick-fil-A Photo and More Political News

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Donald Trump (Left), Sunny Hostin (Right)
Donald Trump (Left), Sunny Hostin (Right)
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Conservatives on social media have been dunking on ‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin for her recent comments about the solar eclipse, earthquakes in NYC, climate change, and the rapture—and how she believes it’s all connected. - Jessica Washington Read More

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Rev. Al Sharpto speaks during the National Action Network’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon at the Sheraton New York on April 11, 2024 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Rev. Al Sharpto speaks during the National Action Network’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon at the Sheraton New York on April 11, 2024 in New York City.
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Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there was one surprise honoree who wasn’t listed on the invitation. - Jessica Washington Read More

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Democratic members of Congress held the press conference to introduce the “Protected Time Off Act”.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Democratic members of Congress held the press conference to introduce the “Protected Time Off Act”.
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Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett (D-TX) is receiving heat for her comments about reparations on “The Black Lawyers Podcast,” last week.

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The Freshman Congresswoman is no stranger to going viral, but conservative media is dragging her over her off-the-cuff remarks about tax breaks and reparations. While on the podcast, Crockett recounted hearing a celebrity say that in place of cash payments as reparations, Black Americans could receive a temporary break from paying taxes. - Jessica Washington Read More

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Former U.S. President Donald Trump meets employees during a visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is visiting Atlanta for a campaign fundraising event he is hosting. (
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Former U.S. President Donald Trump meets employees during a visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is visiting Atlanta for a campaign fundraising event he is hosting. (
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Former President Donald Trump made a visit to an Chick-fil-A in Atlanta on Wednesday, in his latest bid to pander to Black voters, but not everyone looked pleased to see him. - Jessica Washington Read More

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