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
A collection of the Root's best posts of the week in politics
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
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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Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett (D-TX) is receiving heat for her comments about reparations on “The Black Lawyers Podcast,” last week.
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
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