The article critiques the lack of condemnation from Black MAGA supporters regarding the bigotry displayed by Donald Trump and J.D. Vance during the 2024 election campaign. Despite overt racist incidents at rallies, including a racially charged performance tied to the Confederate anthem, these supporters have remained largely silent. This silence reflects a troubling trend as Trump's second term unfolds, characterized by increasingly autocratic policies and a consistent attack on diversity and inclusion. The author emphasizes the continued complicity of Black supporters in enabling Trump's agenda, raising questions about loyalty and identity within the party.
Little notice was given, however, to another noxious racist moment at the same event. On Trump's playlist for the rally was the Confederate and white-nationalist anthem 'Dixie.' Notably, that song was played as Trump loyalist and harsh defender Representative Byron Donalds was coming on stage.
The silence of Black MAGA supporters in the face of Trump's and Vance's bigotry during the campaign has carried over to the second Trump era. Their voices are being quelled as his white-power, autocratic government takes shape.
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