“I Would Think He Was Black”: Mike Tyson Says The Way Donald Trump Has Been Mistreated By Media Is Consistent With “How They Did Black People” In This Country

Mike Tyson says as Black man in America, he can relate to the venom Donald Trump has faced in the press and media. During a recent interview with Semafor published last week, Tyson joined the growing legion of Black celebrities and athletes defending the former president by suggesting that the legal attacks on him are very relatable to the Black experience.  Many Democrats feel this is all a tactic to gain Trump’s favor and often show disappointment in Blacks who are taking this position. Trump repeatedly attacked Black athletes who participated in the silent kneeling protests against injustices aimed at Black people, publicly vilifying them and even calling for the NFL to force unconstitutional policies on players who kneeledTrump’s age: 71 yrs old pic.twitter.com/FJ269woWjY— dolly’s Jolene, not bey’s (@Diamondalxs) May 31, 2024 Some Black Athletes and Celebrities Are Pro-Trump? Trump has used this unusual connection in the past in his attempt to garner more of the Black vote and secure voters that were unsure about their political allegiance, especially as Joe Biden’s presidential run started to spiral.& “No, it won’t be part of my message,” Trump said, who once compared himself to Nelson Mandela, boasted that “the Black population” loved...