The 45th and 47th President, Donald J. Trump, gave one of the most on-point, laboriously measured, and distinctly powerful inaugural addresses in my lifetime. Certain portions of the speech registered differently with us all here at RedState, but for this writer, this particular moment was not only unexpected but unprecedented.
In the portion of his speech about unifying the nation and the increase of support among the spectrum of Americans that brought about his electoral victory and his presidency, Trump specifically crafted a “Thank You” and a commitment to Black and Hispanic communities.
To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote. We set records and I will not forget it.
Here is what I know from many years of watching politics and my own personal experience: For decades, the majority of the Black community has thrown its lot in with the Democrat Party. In 2008, they were so proud to elect the first black president in Barack Obama, considering this a sign that the end of racial division and unequal measures had passed, only to be deceived and disappointed after eight years of an Obama presidency.