‘Our president is listening’: Handful of Black MAGA activists in Chicago catch Trump’s eye
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Black MAGA Activists Gain Trump's National SpotlightFor over two years, a small group of Black Trump supporters has persistently challenged Chicago’s mayor at council meetings.
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- A small but vocal group of Black Trump supporters has regularly confronted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during city council meetings for more than two years.
- President Trump recently acknowledged these activists during a White House appearance and suggested possible military intervention in Chicago to combat violence.
- The women actively use social media and livestreams to amplify their message and have launched political campaigns, including congressional bids.
- Local Democrats criticize the group as outsiders stirring racial tensions, while the activists emphasize their growing influence in Chicago politics.
Our president is listening to us.— Danielle Carter, a member of the pro-Trump group Chicago Flips Red, speaks about the attention they have received from Trump.
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