Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone With Surprised Celeb Guests, Donald Trump's Cringey Chick-fil-A Photo and More Political News

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Trump Compares Himself to Jesus, But Conservatives Say Sunny Hostin Is the Dumb One?

Donald Trump (Left), Sunny Hostin (Right) - Photo: Alon Skuy / Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images)
Donald Trump (Left), Sunny Hostin (Right) - Photo: Alon Skuy / Jamie McCarthy (Getty Images)

Conservatives on social media have been dunking on ‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin for her recent comments about the solar eclipse, earthquakes in NYC, climate change, and the rapture—and how she believes it’s all connected. - Jessica Washington Read More

Rev. Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone at His Luncheon By Bringing Out These Celebrities

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Rev. Al Sharpto speaks during the National Action Network’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon at the Sheraton New York on April 11, 2024 in New York City. - Photo: John Lamparski (Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Rev. Al Sharpto speaks during the National Action Network’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon at the Sheraton New York on April 11, 2024 in New York City. - Photo: John Lamparski (Getty Images)

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there was one surprise honoree who wasn’t listed on the invitation. - Jessica Washington Read More

Conservatives Come For Texas Rep. Who Suggested Tax Break as Reparations for Black People. Is She Right?

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Democratic members of Congress held the press conference to introduce the “Protected Time Off Act”. - Photo: Win McNamee (Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Democratic members of Congress held the press conference to introduce the “Protected Time Off Act”. - Photo: Win McNamee (Getty Images)

Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett (D-TX) is receiving heat for her comments about reparations on “The Black Lawyers Podcast,” last week.

The Freshman Congresswoman is no stranger to going viral, but conservative media is dragging her over her off-the-cuff remarks about tax breaks and reparations. While on the podcast, Crockett recounted hearing a celebrity say that in place of cash payments as reparations, Black Americans could receive a temporary break from paying taxes. - Jessica Washington Read More

Can Donald Trump Win Over Black Voters By Buying Them Chick-fil-A? These Photos Are So Cringe

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Former U.S. President Donald Trump meets employees during a visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is visiting Atlanta for a campaign fundraising event he is hosting. ( - Photo: Megan Varner (Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Former U.S. President Donald Trump meets employees during a visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is visiting Atlanta for a campaign fundraising event he is hosting. ( - Photo: Megan Varner (Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump made a visit to an Chick-fil-A in Atlanta on Wednesday, in his latest bid to pander to Black voters, but not everyone looked pleased to see him. - Jessica Washington Read More

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