President Trump met with inner-city pastors from all over the country Wednesday. During the 30-minute session, each pastor introduced himself and the group discussed prison reform.
In his introduction, President Trump stressed the importance of churches in America’s cultural life. “Throughout our history, America’s churches and religious leaders have called for change and have inspired us to care for and bring hope back to those in need. So many people in need. These are the people that — they do a job, and it’s really, largely unrecognized, which is something they don’t even care about, frankly.”
Ohio pastor Darrell Scott, who supported President Trump since he announced he was running for President, raised eyebrows when he praised President Trump’s support for minority communities.
Scott said, “But, to be honest, this is probably going to be the — and I’m going to say this at this table — the most pro-black President that we’ve had in our lifetime because — and I try to, you know, analyze the people that I encounter. This President actually wants to prove something to our community, our faith-based community and our ethnic community.
The last President didn’t feel like he had to. He felt like he didn’t have to prove it. He got a pass. This President is — this administration is probably going to be more proactive regarding urban…
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