Donald Trump visited a black barbershop within the Bronx, New York, earlier than attending an Al Smith dinner tonight and was applauded by all the lads within the retailer.
It’s laborious to think about every other Republican presidential candidate receiving this type of remedy beneath these circumstances. It’s laborious to think about Kamala Harris receiving a heat welcome from the gang.
That is simply one other reminder that if Democrats aren’t fearful in regards to the black vote this yr, they need to be.
NBC Information in New York reported the story, however after all made no point out of the applause:
Trump visits Bronx barbershop earlier than Al Smith dinner in Manhattan
Former President Donald Trump visited a Bronx barber store on Thursday earlier than scheduled to attend the distinguished Al Smith Dinner within the metropolis later within the night.
A big safety presence, together with an enormous tent, was seen exterior the King of Knockouts barbershop in Fort Hill. Sharpshooters could be seen on the roof of the constructing.
Whereas Trump did not get his hair executed, he talked to some prospects as they had been having their hair lower and touched up, making an attempt to maximise the little progress he is made with males of coloration this election season. Video shared on the occasion reveals him speaking to workers and retailer regulars, in addition to the shop proprietor and his father.
Watch under:
Donald Trump in a barber store within the Bronx
— ALX (@alx) October 17, 2024
A person within the retailer mentioned he’s a Democrat however will vote for Trump in November.
Wow! A registered Democrat simply instructed reputable President Trump that he was going to vote for him in a Bronx barbershop!
“I am a registered Democrat … and I’ll vote for you once more.”
We all know the faux information received’t report this.
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— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) October 17, 2024
All of this results in an inevitable query. Will New York actually work for Trump this yr?