NAACP invites Trump and Vance to conventions and will not break 116 years of tradition
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For the first time in 116 years, the US president has not announced that it has announced June 16th to NAACP National Conference NAACP Chairman and CEO Derrick Johnson.
The national tournament will be held in Charlotte from July 12th to 16th.
“We are nonpartisans and we are always welcome people who believe in democracy and the constitution,” Johnson said in a statement. “But it’s clear now. Donald Trump is attacking our democracy and civil rights.”
Trump and the NAACP repeatedly clashed during his first term, some of which led to a legal battle. Trump refused to speak on the NAACP as a presidential candidate in 2016 or as president in 2017, 2018 or 2019.
White House spokesman Harrison Fields rejected the break in tradition in a statement.
“While the NAACP has made no progress other than hatred and division, the president is focused on uniting our nation, improving our economy, securing borders and establishing peace around the world. This is the same vision for America for the record number of black Americans supported by President Trump’s overwhelming re-election.
Destroy tradition
In a statement, Johnson said Trump “believes more fascist playbooks than the US Constitution. This playbook is radical and non-American.” He pointed to an executive order that Johnson said was intended to suppress voters, restore civil rights and use the military against American citizens.
In a statement, Johnson said the treaty is intended as a safe space where people can map multi-ethnic advocacy that promotes civil rights and democracy for all.
“To that end, the NAACP has decided this year to break the tradition of not inviting Donald Trump or JD Vance. This administration does not respect the constitution or the rule of law. Giving a platform to fascism is a waste of our time and energy.
