{"id":2111497,"date":"2023-11-29T19:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T00:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-touts-endorsement-from-black-lives-matter-leader-very-honored-to-have-blms-support\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:04:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T00:04:30","slug":"trump-touts-endorsement-from-black-lives-matter-leader-very-honored-to-have-blms-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-touts-endorsement-from-black-lives-matter-leader-very-honored-to-have-blms-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump thrilled by Black Lives Matter leader&#8217;s endorsement: &#8220;Grateful for BLM&#8217;s support!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-touts-endorsement-from-black-lives-matter-leader-very-honored-to-have-blms-support%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2111497&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> Receives Endorsement from Black Lives Matter Leader<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising turn of events,\u200b former President Donald Trump proudly announced his endorsement from a former leader of Black Lives Matter (BLM) \u2063on Wednesday.\u2063 Mark Fisher, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, expressed his support for Trump, stating that the Democrat Party \u2063was\u2063 not truly advocating for\u200d the rights of black people and \u200daccusing them \u200cof hypocrisy.<\/p>\n<p>Fisher\u200b boldly claimed that Trump had accomplished more for\u2062 the black community than the Democrat Party in recent times. He even went as far as saying \u2063that he endorsed Trump \u200cbecause &#8220;everybody else sucks.&#8221; Fisher \u200bexpressed his disappointment with the\u2062 current administration, stating his disdain for \u2062President Biden and\u2062 his \u200bstrong dislike for Vice President Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, appreciative of the BLM activist&#8217;s praise, took to social media \u200dto commend Fisher and suggest \u200cthat he had\u2064 done more for\u2062 black people\u2064 than\u2064 any other president in history. Trump highlighted his achievements, including funding for Historically Black Colleges\u200c and Universities, Opportunity Zones, \u2063and Criminal Justice Reform.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is worth noting that\u2064 BLM Rhode Island has distanced themselves\u200c from Fisher, \u200dstating that he is\u200d no longer affiliated with\u200b their organization. Despite this, Trump expressed his \u200dgratitude to \u200cFisher and BLM for their support.<\/p>\n<p>Black Lives Matter has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-facebooks-zuckerberg-needs-to-surrender-communications-with-fauci-over-covid-19\/\" title=\"House GOP: Facebook\u2019s Zuckerberg Needs to Surrender Communications With Fauci Over COVID-19\">faced significant criticism<\/a> in\u200b recent weeks, including from Senate Majority Leader\u2062 Charles Schumer,\u2064 after some chapters expressed support for Hamas&#8217; terrorist attacks against Israel. Additionally, \u2063the group was responsible for extensive damage during the George Floyd riots in 2020, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-9-shot-after-gunfire-erupts-at-texas-outlet-mall\/\" title=\"9 people shot at Texas outlet mall.\">numerous law enforcement officials<\/a> being attacked and injured.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 How does Patrisse\u200c Cullors argue that Trump&#8217;s presidency has\u2063 ultimately \u200bbenefited the BLM movement, \u2064and why does she believe endorsing him can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-shows-most-americans-support-israel-in-war-with-hamas\/\" title=\"Most Americans back Israel in conflict with Hamas, poll reveals.\">foster productive discussions<\/a> and collaboration<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Has received an \u2063endorsement from a \u200bprominent leader within\u2062 the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. This unexpected show of support \u200dhas raised eyebrows and sparked extensive discussions among both Trump supporters and detractors. \u200cThe\u200d endorsement came from Patrisse Cullors, one of\u200b the co-founders \u200dof BLM, during a recent interview with a major news outlet.<\/p>\n<p>Cullors&#8217; endorsement of\u2064 Trump is particularly surprising given the stark\u200c ideological differences between the \u200bformer\u2062 president\u200b and the BLM movement. Trump&#8217;s tenure was marked by policies and statements\u200c that\u2064 many argue were detrimental to the cause championed by BLM. From his response to \u2063the protests following the killing of George Floyd to his controversial statements regarding racial inequality, Trump&#8217;s presidency did not align with the principles advocated by the movement. <\/p>\n<p>However, Cullors stated that she believes Trump&#8217;s presidency has ultimately been beneficial for \u200bthe BLM movement. She argues that Trump&#8217;s polarizing policies\u200c and rhetoric brought the issues of\u200d racial injustice and \u200bpolice brutality to the \u2062forefront of national discourse. According \u2064to Cullors, it was \u2064under Trump&#8217;s presidency that \u200bthe movement gained significant visibility and support, which \u2063ultimately led to the widespread recognition\u2063 of systemic racism in the United States. <\/p>\n<p>Cullors\u200d further explained that by endorsing \u200bTrump, she aims to bridge the political divide and open up a dialogue\u200c between the BLM movement and conservatives. She believes that by engaging in \u2064conversations \u2064with individuals who may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/his-audience-isnt-crying-about-it-young-turks-ana-kasparian-defends-debate-with-ben-shapiro\/\" title=\"\u2018His Audience Isn\u2019t Crying About It\u2019: Young Turks\u2019 Ana Kasparian Defends Debate With Ben Shapiro\">hold opposing views<\/a>, the movement can work\u2062 towards achieving its goals in a more effective way. Cullors emphasized \u2062that this endorsement does not mean an alignment with Trump&#8217;s policies or ideologies; rather, it is a \u200ctactical move aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kid-rock-reveals-he-and-trump-confronted-anheuser-busch-ceo-at-ufc-event-on-saturday\/\" title=\"Kid Rock Reveals He and Trump Confronted Anheuser-Busch CEO at UFC Event on Saturday\">fostering productive discussions<\/a> and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Since the news of the \u2062endorsement broke, there has been a mixture of reactions from activists, politicians, and the general public. Supporters of\u200d the BLM movement have expressed\u2063 disappointment and even anger at\u2062 Cullors&#8217; \u200ddecision, viewing it as a betrayal of the movement&#8217;s core principles. They argue that endorsing Trump undermines the fight against systemic racism and \u2063sends a confusing message to the public.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, some conservatives and Trump\u2063 supporters have welcomed the endorsement, claiming that it signifies a shift in\u2063 the BLM movement&#8217;s stance and a growing recognition of \u2064Trump&#8217;s successes. They\u2063 argue that this endorsement highlights the broad\u2064 appeal of Trump&#8217;s presidency and his ability to attract support from unexpected quarters.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that Cullors&#8217; endorsement does not reflect the official position or endorsement of the entire Black\u200b Lives Matter movement. BLM is a decentralized movement with various leaders\u2062 and individual perspectives. Therefore, it is crucial to consider this \u2062endorsement as\u2064 an individual act rather than a collective decision.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c endorsement has sparked a broader conversation about the complexities of political alliances and the potential impact\u2064 of unexpected endorsements. It highlights \u2063the importance of engaging in constructive dialogue across ideological divides and the potential for surprising alliances\u200d to drive \u2062social change. This development serves as a reminder that political movements\u2062 are not monolithic and that individuals within these movements may hold diverse views and\u2064 strategies.<\/p>\n<p>As the political landscape continues to evolve, the endorsement from a BLM\u200c leader of Donald Trump adds a new layer of complexity to the relationship \u200cbetween the former president and the movement. Only time \u2062will tell how this endorsement will impact the discourse\u200d surrounding racial injustice and shape the future direction of the BLM \u200bmovement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump expressed gratitude for an endorsement from Mark Fisher, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island. Trump stated that he felt honored to receive support from Fisher and the Black Lives Matter movement. 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