Trump Calls Al Sharpton a ‘con man’ and ‘troublemaker’
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President Trump called Al Sharpton a “con man” and “trouble maker” on Twitter.
The president was responding to Sharpton’s Tweet saying he was on his way to Baltimore.
I have known Al for 25 years. Went to fights with him & Don King, always got along well. He “loved Trump!” He would ask me for favors often. Al is a con man, a troublemaker, always looking for a score. Just doing his thing. Must have intimidated Comcast/NBC. Hates Whites & Cops! https://t.co/ZwPZa0FWfN
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2019
The backdrop to the president’s Tweet was rooted in an earlier one where President Trump criticized Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) for poor leadership in Baltimore.
Sharpton plans on doing a press conference in Baltimore to address the president’s comments about the conditions in the city.
MICHAEL STEELE & I TO HOLD A PRESSER IN BALTIMORE TO ADDRESS TRUMP’S REMARKS & BI-PARTISAN OUTRAGE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Participating in an already scheduled conference on the Black Economic Agenda, Sharpton & Steele to Decry Trump’s remarks about Baltimore & its Leadership pic.twitter.com/Y1Eriisshb
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 29, 2019
The president criticized both Cummings and Sharpton in a subsequent Tweet.
Baltimore, under the leadership of Elijah Cummings, has the worst Crime Statistics in the Nation. 25 years of all talk, no action! So tired of listening to the same old Bull…Next, Reverend Al will show up to complain & protest. Nothing will get done for the people in need. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2019
Sharpton also addressed President Trump’s criticism of Cummings during his MSNBC show “Politics Nation.”
Part 1 of my #PoliticsNation closing thoughts on Donald Trump’s ridiculous tweets about Rep. Elijah Cummings and the American city of Baltimore that Cummings represents. pic.twitter.com/zOMZY27vGe
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 27, 2019
A few years ago, 2020 presidential candidate Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders was on the same page as President Trump about the deplorable conditions of Baltimore.
Residents of Baltimore’s poorest boroughs have lifespans shorter than people living under dictatorship in North Korea. That is a disgrace.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 5, 2016
Horribly, someone born in Baltimore's poorest neighborhood can expect to live 20 years less than a person born in the wealthiest area.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 13, 2016
President Trump’s comments about Cummings and Baltimore are factual and warranted – the conditions in the city are like a third world nation.
The national focus on Baltimore is putting the spotlight on failed Democrat leadership.