By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The article alleges that Donald Trump’s actions, including his attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board and his cabinet appointments, reflect a pattern of targeting diverse voices. Critics argue that these actions, along with his history of racially charged statements and policies, are indicative of a man who is bringing white nationalist views into the mainstream. The firing of Cook, the first Black woman on the board, is seen as part of a broader effort to undermine independent institutions and implement policies aligned with his political agenda. While Trump denies accusations of racism, his critics suggest his actions, including the removal of other prominent Black leaders, speak louder than words.
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The notion that Trump’s cabinet is overwhelmingly white and that Black officials are frequently removed from their positions doesn’t exactly come as a shock, does it? Given his history and the things he’s said and done over the years, it’s almost predictable. It’s like expecting the sun to rise in the east. We’ve seen a pattern, a consistent thread woven through his actions and words. It’s difficult to ignore the mountain of evidence that points directly towards a certain bias, and frankly, it’s a problem that’s becoming increasingly hard to explain away.
It’s interesting, isn’t it, how often conversations about Black or Brown individuals being let go from government positions end up being framed around “DEI hires”? This subtly shifts the focus, implying that these individuals weren’t hired based on merit but because of diversity initiatives. This is not only a way of downplaying their qualifications, but also a backhanded way of suggesting they somehow don’t belong, doesn’t have the same worth. The lack of widespread outrage and the normalization of such behavior in this environment is, frankly, astonishing.
It almost feels as if some in the administration aren’t exactly fond of people of color. And when you consider other things, like the supposed preference for women who fit a certain aesthetic, it all starts to paint a picture. The way he seems to crave accolades, perhaps even the Nobel Peace Prize, feels connected to the actions. There’s a narrative in the air – that perhaps certain individuals are inherently less capable, or that their achievements somehow don’t measure up.
And then there are the echoes of the past – the Confederate monuments, the praise for figures from the Confederacy, the fixation on a specific cultural identity. It’s like we’re witnessing the rise of something we thought we’d moved past. And when you add in the other ideas and behaviors, it feels like we are moving in circles.
Think about how many POC voted for him. Did they really expect different behavior? How can you not see what he has shown the world? There is no way for an administration that wants to remove attempts for equality and diversity and rewrite slavery history, not to be racist. It’s just how the game is played.
It’s easy to see how the Joint Chiefs of Staff would only have one woman and one Black man. What are the odds that those are the only two people who were let go? And if you did support him and you are a minority, what did you expect?
We all know what kind of people these people are. How is this a surprise? Racism has destroyed this country and continues to push people into feeling superior. Trump and his P2025 buddies are remaking the country in their image. It’s not the country most of us want.
It’s a shame when things like this are almost too obvious to mention. There’s a strong sense of déjà vu, a feeling that we’ve been here before, and the outcome has always been the same. Is anyone really surprised?
It makes you wonder about those in the Black community who do support him. Is there some aspect of his persona they overlook? Or are there other priorities at play? The question is, how much can you really ignore when confronted with repeated patterns of behavior?
In the end, it’s about who gets to decide who is competent. Conservatives say they prefer competent people, but in practice, it looks a little different. The consistent choice of white individuals for positions of power is pretty telling. It raises questions about whether certain groups are automatically considered more qualified, irrespective of their actual skills. It is like, really?
It’s not hard to imagine why any Black officials would want to work there. And to put it in a blunt way, yes, the guy that demonizes brown people and women constantly would do something like this. You see this all the time. What you do is what you become. The question is not if you’re in it, but for how long are you willing to stay?