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Trump’s Deplorable Tweets Overshadow How His Policies Benefit Minorities

President Donald Trump clearly enjoys his unfiltered ability to communicate directly with the American people. But because of a racially charged tweet Sunday morning, he’s stirred hurtful memories among minorities and done a grave disservice to himself.

Trump’s policies have been welcome news for many minorities in America. Unemployment rates for blacks and Hispanics have reached record lows. His administration favors and prioritizes school choice—a key issue for low-income children, many of whom are minorities, and who need a private or charter school to have a real chance at getting a great education.

Yet thanks to a few careless words, seemingly targeted at four female minority Democrats, we are now once again in a news cycle fixated on whether Trump is a racist.

Believe me, there is plenty for Trump to criticize these four lawmakers, who call themselves “The Squad” about. But he doesn’t need to use ad hominem attacks to do it.

Read the full story from The Daily Signal


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