Ray J trolled for visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss 'Black empowerment'
Entrepreneur Ray J paid a visit to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Tuesday to discuss "Business, Technology, and Black Empowerment". The musician and the former president posed for a photo that was widely shared on social media. Brandy Norwood's younger brother and the former president exchanged smiles while posing for a selfie next to a portrait of Trump shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Both of them were dressed in navy blue suits.
The “One Wish” crooner’s manager, David Weintraub, confirmed to Page Six that Ray J sat down with the former president to discuss initiatives he would like to execute for entrepreneurs and young professionals; they also discussed various political issues Ray J is passionate about.
Ray J told Page Six, “I’ve always admired and respected [Trump’s] business acumen. Our conversation was about job creation, encouraging small business development, and how Information Technology plays an important role in the future of our economy.” He added, “We also agree how important an educated workforce is, as well as the critical need of developing of young people. I’m ready to get started now!”
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As expected, Twitter users could not resist reacting to this sudden visit. One person wrote, “I understand business and technology, but black empowerment? Why would a white man want to empower black folks?” “I can't get over how boring this presidency is. I miss the days when the USA was making moves nonstop. You'll remember that? Trump made it exciting to get up in the morning. It was like, "Ok, what is the USA accomplishing today". Miss those days,” another person wrote.
“Why do these old white men think rappers and singers are the political leaders of the black communities?” yet another person added. Someone remarked, “Bud he’s a FORMER!!! Not a President anymore get it right.”
Ray J and President Trump at Mara Lago discussing Business, Technology, and Black Empowerment! pic.twitter.com/nP9TkAWtyy
— Dr.Darrell Scott (@PastorDScott) January 26, 2022
I understand business and technology, but black empowerment? Why would a white man want to empower black folks?
— Dat_ Brotha_Fred_Speaks (@FredBrotha) January 26, 2022
I cant get over how boring this presidency is. I miss the days when the USA was making moves non stop. Ya'll remember that? Trump made it exciting to get up in the morning. It was like, "Ok, what is the USA accomplishing today". Miss those days.
— Soulidifiedx (@Soulidifiedx) January 26, 2022
Why do these old white men think rappers and singers are the political leaders the black communities?
— AngieR (@KizzyMae1969) January 26, 2022
Bud he’s a FORMER!!! Not a President anymore get it right
— Suarez4eva (@suarez4eva) January 26, 2022
Online trolling aside, Trump and Ray J have a follow-up meeting already scheduled to put into action many of the ideas that were discussed at the meeting. Ray J, 41, is believed to have political aspirations and is likely to consider running for office one day. In an interview ahead of the 2020 election, he told Variety,
“It’s definitely a different kind of election coming up. It’s something very original with this one. The choices people have to pick from… we’ll see. It’s just a different dynamic now, but all for the greater good.” He added, “I just figure we need to stick with trying to fix what’s broken in America, like the bigger topics of things. Try to really put our focus on change and helping people, and really try to do good for the country.”