NAACP Excludes President Trump from National Convention for First Time in History
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The NAACP has announced that it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention. This is the first time in the organization’s 116-year history that it has chosen to exclude a sitting president. NAACP President Derrick Johnson stated that the decision was made because Trump’s actions have been seen as working against the organization’s mission of advancing civil rights.
NAACP Excludes President Donald Trump from Convention for First Time in History
In a historic move, the NAACP has decided not to invite President Trump to their national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina next month. This marks the first time in its 116-year history that the renowned civil rights group has excluded a sitting president.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson made this announcement on Monday, stating that Trump’s actions work against the organization’s mission. Johnson emphasized, “Our mission is to advance civil rights, and the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights.”
A request for comment from the White House hasn’t been returned yet.
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The NAACP has recently filed several lawsuits against Trump. One such instance was in April when they sued to prevent the Department of Education from withholding federal funds from schools not eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
This decision was significant as NAACP has traditionally invited presidents regardless of disagreements. For instance, in 2006, despite criticism over mishandling Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush addressed the convention.
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