You’re Fired! 11 Black Artists Who Have Rejected Donald Trump - Page 9
9. John Legend
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Singer, songwriter, and activist John Legend has long been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, particularly regarding issues of racial injustice and inequality. During an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki in April 2024, the musical star condemned Trump’s response to the Black Lives Matter protests that exploded across the country following the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Police used excessive force against some of the protesters during the rallies guided by approval from Trump.
“When we protested the killing of George Floyd, he was advocating for the military to shoot us in the streets,” Legend said, according to the Hill. “He has made it clear throughout his life that he believes Black people are inferior. Like, he believes that, to his core, in his bones.”
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