I suspect MLK Jr. would say about Trump what he said about Barry Goldwater running for POTUS in 1964.
“On social and economic issues, [he] represented an unrealistic conservatism that was totally out of touch with the realities.” #MLKDay2022 quote thread. 1/4
“On social and economic issues, [he] represented an unrealistic conservatism that was totally out of touch with the realities.” #MLKDay2022 quote thread. 1/4
https://twitter.com/realchasegeiser/status/1483073769690259461
“The issue of poverty compelled the attention of all citizens of our country. [He] had neither the concern nor the comprehension necessary to grapple with this problem of poverty in the fashion that the historical moment dictated.” 2/4 
“[He] represents a philosophy that is morally indefensible and socially suicidal. [He] articulates a philosophy which gives aid and comfort to the racist. His candidacy and philosophy would serve as an umbrella under which extremists of all stripes would stand.” 3/4
"In the light of these facts and because of my love for America, I. . .urge every Negro and white person of goodwill to vote against [him] and to withdraw support from any Republican candidate that does not publicly disassociate himself from [him] and his philosophy.” 4/4
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