The complexities of America’s criminal justice system have long been felt by communities of color, where incarceration and the label of a felon often bear significant, lifelong repercussions. This plight extends beyond those who are incarcerated, affecting their families and friends.
Unlike their white counterparts, people of color don’t enjoy the privilege of being perceived as anomalies within the justice system. This is perhaps because whiteness has its own inherent “wealth” assignment attached to it.
Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric suggests he believes aligning himself with the cradle-to-prison pipeline narrative is a credible way to woo Black support. Observers note his claim— that Black people might find him relatable now that he is a convicted felon— is an insult. It reflects a profound cultural incompetence among his surrogates and congressional constituents, who amplify this claim.
The media’s complicity in carrying Trump’s message adds to the absurdity, as it relies on the misguided assumption that Black people accept this felon-comradery status as inextricable to their identity. Trump, convicted of 34 felonies, is far removed from the realities of the Black community.
Yet, his narrative gains traction.
This can be attributed to Trump’s status as an enabled white man, peddling lies through the cult of celebrity, the culture of whiteness, and the cover of fame and inherited fortune. His tenure as a United States president has not conferred upon him the honesty or honor that the office might imply.
Blackness is not defined or enhanced by conviction or incarceration and Trump’s recent legal troubles do not make him sympathetic to the Black experience. Instead, his actions have historically been detrimental to this community.
Trump’s suggestion that his stained whiteness should elicit sympathy from Black people is not only repugnant but also a clear manipulation of racial dynamics.
Trump’s rhetorical skills, characterized by sleight of hand, often give him the benefit of the doubt among those unwilling to scrutinize his fragmented communications. A review of his stream-of-consciousness transcripts reveals a woeful incoherence that, when parsed, exposes the depth of his manipulation.
To understand the absurdity of Trump’s claims, consider a hypothetical scenario: Imagine a billionaire, accustomed to luxury, claiming to understand the struggles of the working class because he once experienced a minor inconvenience at a five-star hotel. This analogy underscores the disconnect between Trump’s privileged position and the actual experiences of the Black community.
As a twist, imagine anyone supporting Joe Biden’s reelection jumping on board with Convict Trump and all his minions, including those on the Supreme Court who support presidential immunity. This may be the only time Trump has given us a strategy that can save the planet from his childish and criminal petulance.
If the Supreme Court affirms Trump’s presidential immunity, this also means that President Biden can remain president indefinitely. He doesn’t have to go and he doesn’t have to concede to the peaceful transfer of power.
Even better is that he’s in office now and he can already fire everyone who would stand in his way as a guardrail, replacing them with loyal cronies and sycophants.
According to the argument put forward by Trump’s attorneys, Biden could just go ahead and order Seal Team 6 to do his bidding to anyone who opposes him. This would make for a much cheaper election. We could save the country a lot of money. Hell, just go for it.
Biden could also get the entire Congress to look exactly the way he wants and needs them to pass fake legislation to satiate the needs, desires, and whims of only his constituents.
All we need now is for the “liberal” media to do what Newsmax and Fox have already given us a blueprint to do. And we have Trump and leading Republican senators and members of Congress to thank for helping us devise such a brilliant plan.
Now, what makes all this absurd—