Jamal Bryant Calls Black Trump Supporters 'Runaway Slaves', Leads Target Boycott

Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church condemned black supporters of President Trump during a recent sermon, labeling them as 'runaway slaves' and 'coons' after they mocked him at a Black History Month event in the White House. His comments were sparked by a video where a Trump supporter waved a cutout of Bryant's head while celebrating the appointment of FBI Director Kash Patel. Bryant criticized the Trump administration for various issues, including the firing of black military officials and major corporations' retreat from diversity initiatives. He also called for a 40-day boycott of Target in response to the company's rollback of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, stating a desire to challenge systemic racism and sexism. His remarks, which have evoked significant backlash, reflect a deeper political and social critique from within parts of the black community regarding Trump and corporate America. Bryant's rhetoric highlights ongoing tensions around race and representation in contemporary American politics.