Meet 5 Young Black People Who Want to Give Trump a Chance

For hundreds of young African-Americans gathered in the nation’s capital for a few days to learn about leadership, visiting the White House to be encouraged by President Donald Trump definitely was a high point.

The surging economy under Trump, participant R.C. Maxwell said, “should be the single most important issue for the black community.”

In his remarks Friday in the East Room, Trump at various points called the boisterous and enthusiastic crowd “leaders,” “special people,” and an “ambitious group.”

“One day one of you is going to be standing … right here,” the president said, maybe even several. “I have no doubt.”

Many in the audience sported one of Trump’s signature red “Make America Great Again” caps during this segment of Turning Point USA’s 2018 Young Black Leadership Summit.

When Trump asked who wanted to be president of the United States, a sea of cheers and raised hands with smart phones responded.

The next day, less than 2 miles away at the Liaison Hotel on Capitol Hill, The Daily Signal had the opportunity to ask some of the summit attendees about their thoughts on the president’s remarks.