Omarosa Says Using Trump's Assassination Attempt To Sway Black Voters Is 'Downright Racist' And Won't Work 'At All'
While many speculate that the attempt to take Donald Trump's life would appeal to the Black vote, Omarosa says otherwise.
The former 'Apprentice' contestant and reality TV star dismissed the idea that Trump surviving a shot directed at his head — ultimately piercing his upper right ear — will automatically sway Black voters. Furthermore, she concluded that it's racist.
During an interview with 'TMZ', the 50-year-old — who worked alongside Trump in the White House — clarified that she doesn't condone violence, but also hopes he doesn't utilize the horrific incident for a political vote.
"Anyone who advances that narrative is a bigot," Omarosa stated bluntly. "It's deplorable, it's offensive, and it really is just downright racist. If you think that getting shot is the only way to appeal to African American voters... then you will lose. Full stop."
"Let me tell you what voters ultimately care about. This is based on polling data. They care about the economy, they care about the war in Gaza, they care about crime, they care about education. African American voters care about African American history being taught in schools which they're advocating against that."
She concluded: "This discussion about the assassination right now is filling the news but in a month from now, it will not be the deciding factor for who they select to be the leader of this country."
This wouldn't be the first time potential voters claimed Trump may have pandered to the Black community.
The 45th president made a surprising appearance at SneakerCon earlier this year, presenting self branded 'Never Surrender' high-top sneakers.
Originally priced at $399, the metallic gold and American flag-printed kicks flew off the shelves, selling out within hours of its launch. "Anybody willing to put $400 bucks down for a pair of sneakers, yeah. I think that's commitment and love. It's something, it's affection," Raymond Arroyo of 'Fox News' said at that time.
Omarosa Onee Newman is a writer at 'Forbes' and former political aide. The television personality fell out with White House chief of staff, John Kelly, and was given marching orders back in 2017. Newman later claimed leaving the White House was like being freed from a plantation, saying it was "not OK" on an episode of 'Celebrity Big Brother,' per 'The Guardian.'
