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Sep 1, 2020, 10 tweets

Not all supporters are racist. But to support Trump is to make peace with racism and hate.

#TrumpIsARacist

“Racism as an attitude or a belief that stems from hatred or anti-black affect. Therefore, a racist is a person who is motivated by hatred or beliefs about the inferiority of African Americans.”

–Professor Darren Davis, Notre Dame

#TrumpIsARacist

nytimes.com/2020/03/18/opi…

Trump has repeatedly claimed he’s “the least racist person.” His long history of racism, from the 1970s to 2020 suggests otherwise.

#TrumpIsARacist

vox.com/2016/7/25/1227…

“His racism and intolerance have always been in evidence; only slowly did he begin to understand how to use them to his advantage.”

#TrumpIsARacist

theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

“Donald Trump has been obsessed with race for the entire time he has been a public figure. He had a history of making racist comments.”

#TrumpIsARacist

nytimes.com/interactive/20…

This is Trump’s America.

#TrumpIsARacist

What exactly is the difference between these two groups?

#TrumpsAmerica

Listen to @AJ_Indiana 🎯

A vote for Trump is to make peace with racism and hate.

#TrumpIsARacist don't be a #racist.

Data show that Trump’s support stems from racist and sexist beliefs, and that his election emboldened Americans to engage in racist behavior.

#TrumpIsARacist
#TrumpsAmerica

brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/20…

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