NAACP Bars Trump, Vance From 2025 Convention

For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP has announced it will not invite President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance to its 2025 national convention in Charlotte, citing actions by Trump that the organization says undermine democracy and civil rights. NAACP President Derrick Johnson stated the move is not partisan but a response to what he called Trump's opposition to the group's mission and use of a 'fascist playbook.' Johnson accused Trump of signing unconstitutional executive orders, oppressing voters, reversing civil rights protections, and ordering the military against communities. The NAACP, which has historically welcomed presidents from both parties, said this decision comes amid lawsuits against the Trump administration over diversity, equity, inclusion, and voting rights. The 2025 convention will proceed in Charlotte with the theme 'The Fierce Urgency of Now.' The organization emphasized its commitment to its mission despite the exclusion.