7 Times Black Women Clapped Back At Donald Trump With Poise And Grace - Page 6

5. Omarosa Manigault-Newman

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Omarosa Manigault-Newman’s relationship with Donald Trump has been complicated ever since she competed on the first season of his long-running reality TV show The Apprentice in 2004. So her initial political alignment with him really raised eyebrows.

But when their alliance crumbled, she decided to tell the world what she had seen behind closed doors. In her explosive tell-all book, Unhinged, Omarosa detailed shocking allegations about Trump’s behavior and the inner workings of his administration.

Trump’s response? He lashed out, calling her a “dog” and attempting to discredit her entirely. The public attack wasn’t surprising, but continued his tendency to demean Black women who refuse to remain silent. Omarosa recognized the pattern, sharing in an interview:

“I think it’s sad that with all the things that’s going on in the country, he would take time out to insult me and to insult my intelligence. This is his pattern with African-Americans.”

Her decision to speak out was an important reminder of what happens when power is confronted with the truth. She paid a significant personal and professional price, but her revelations added to the mounting evidence of Trump’s divisive tactics.

Omarosa’s story with Trump may be complicated, but it’s also a cautionary tale about loyalty, power, and what it takes to call out the system from the inside.