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Trump Basks in Black History Month Praise, Dodging Racism Claims

Felicia Cook praised President Trump’s crime policies and thanked his administration for support after her grandson’s death during the White House Black History Month event.

  • President Donald Trump highlighted his administration's achievements in job growth, criminal justice reform, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities during a Black History Month event at the White House.
  • Forlesia Cook, a grandmother from Washington, D.C. who lost her grandson to violence in 2017, praised Trump's efforts to improve public safety and defended him against accusations of racism at the event.
  • Trump faced criticism for a racist video posted on his social media, which he blamed on a staffer; he condemned the content but declined to apologize or discipline anyone.
  • The Trump administration implemented policies such as the SAVE America Act, Working Families Tax Cut Act, Opportunity Zones, and the First Step Act to promote economic and educational advancement for Black Americans.
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The White House broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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