Viral Post Highlights Lack of Black Representation in Trump’s Cabinet Picks
As Donald Trump’s administration takes shape for his return to the White House, a glaring lack of Black – and other minority groups– nominees among senior-level positions has sparked widespread criticism.
A viral social media post listing loyal Black Trump supporters who publicly championed the president-elect has drawn attention to the absence of any of them being nominated or better yet only one African American in his administration.
Only One Black Nominee in Trump’s Cabinet
The controversy over Trump’s cabinet pick’s continued to only intensify after recent appointments, such as WWE executive Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Education and TV personality Mehmet Oz, known as Dr. Oz, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. While Trump’s pick were sparking debate, the people Trump has not chosen, or will not, has also started its own discussion.
Despite promises to reward loyalty, Trump has not given one nomination to any of his loyal Black companions, such as U.S. Senator Tim Scott or Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
However, Trump has nominated least one Black nominee: Scott Turner, a former NFL player and previous head of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, has been nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Viral Post: “Campaigned for the Table, But Earned No Seat”
A viral post circulating on social media features prominent Black Trump supporters who vocally defended the president-elect but appear to have been excluded from consideration for leadership roles. The post captioned, “Campaigned for the table, but earned no seat,” names several high-profile figures, including:
- Dr. Ben Carson – Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Trump.
- Tim Scott – U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
- Mark Robinson – Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
- Candace Owens – Conservative political commentator.
- Daniel Cameron – Former Attorney General of Kentucky.
- Byron Donalds – Congressman from Florida.
- Herschel Walker – Former U.S. Senate candidate and Trump ally.
These individuals were among Trump’s most visible supporters during the campaign, defending him against accusations of racism and other controversies.
Concerns Over Diversity and Representation
As we creep upon the new administration, many are left wondering whether the loyalty of Black Trump supporters will translate into meaningful representation—or if their advocacy was in vain.
The absence of his Black loyalists embodies the act of being loyal to a bigoted white man and the omission of representation in Trump’s administration underscores the tension between not only white and black communities, but the rhetoric of racial disparities in the modern world.
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