Michigan Democratic Leaders Slam Trump Ahead of His Detroit Visit

Donald Trump, a name synonymous with controversy and divisiveness, according to Lt. Garlin Gilchrist, never forgave Detroit for rejecting him in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. This Saturday, Trump will return to the city, continuing his relentless campaign against political opponents, this time as a convicted felon. Detroit stands as a testament to his failed promises and harmful policies, particularly towards Black voters and workers. “After everything Trump said and did during his presidency, I’m almost impressed by the audacity it takes for him to show up in Detroit and pretend he’s ever been on Detroiters’ side,” said Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan.“In 2020, he and his cronies openly tried to block the certification of election results in Detroit and disenfranchise the thousands and thousands of voters in the city who turned out to make their voices heard. Trump has shown his support for greedy corporations and Christian nationalists time and time again, in both his words and his policies—but he has never shown up for marginalized people or working families. If he hopes this visit will be well-received or that anyone will fall for the half-hearted lip service he’s paying, he is sorely mistaken.” On Friday...