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Ben Carson says Trump is 'one of us' after Jacob Blake shooting, Angry Internet retorts 'definitely not'

The Housing and Urban Development Secretary credited Trump for taking care of Black people while calling him transparent

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson paused during remarks at the Republican National Convention on August 27 night to express support for the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man who was shot in the back by police in Kenosha. During his speech, he defended President Donald Trump on charges of racism and said, "He is one of us." 

"Our president, Donald J Trump believes in the people. He is one of us. He makes promises and he keeps them. He is transparent, and we certainly know what he’s thinking. He does not submit to political correctness or to its enforces, the media. He is real. Right now, we need real, we need courage." He further defended Trump on charges of racism and said, "Years ago, Jesse Jackson gave Donald Trump an award for the economic opportunities he created for Black people. In Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump led the crusade to allow Blacks and Jews into private clubs and resorts. One of the first things he did as president was to bring the office of Historically Black Colleges and Universities into the White House so that it could get proper attention and financial support. Before the pandemic, African-American unemployment was at an all-time low. President Trump accomplished prison reform. He created incentives to encourage investors, to become involved with economically-deprived areas of America."

As soon as his speech aired on the national television, people started slamming Carson for his "he is one of us" statement, as one user commented, "Best comedic line of the night: Ben Carson saying 'He is one of us.' Unintended hilarity." Another said, "One of us? Ben Carson is just as lost as trump. He just doesn't have power. I honestly believe that Ben Carson is sold on that lunacy." Another user said, "No, he is definitely not one of us, but Ben Carson might mean some cult they are in."

Some users made fun of the statement and said, "Nice of Ben Carson to mention the Blake family. Says Trump believes in the people. 'He is one of us.' ROFL. I'm not a millionaire traitor And neither are millions of Americans. Oh, Trump is a racist. Why do you think racists love him? #TraitorTrump #RacistTrump." Another said, "Ben Carson - omg, lies, lies and more lies. Said Trump makes promises and keeps them, and is one of us. And he is transparent! LMAO."

While another user said, "'Trump is one of us,' Ben Carson says. Omg!! Choking, screaming. Why even Jesse Jackson awarded him for being so NON-racist. Volume going off; making s**t up to match his lying lips for fun while Carson instructs us on racism. Help #JoeBidenKamalaHarris2020!"

While another one pointed out, "Ben Carson says Trump 'is one of us.' Trump was given a $60 billion 'loan' from his father that he never repaid, went on to bankrupt more than a dozen businesses, bragged about being a sexual predator, and suggested we use 'heat rays' to deter immigrants from coming to the US."