Trump Wanted To Pick Famous Black Woman For Vice-President

Former President Donald Trump wanted to pick a famous Black woman as his Vice President.

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Trump's search for a running mate was a hot topic during his 2016 presidential campaign.

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He reportedly considered several high-profile Black women, including Oprah Winfrey and Condoleezza Rice.

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Trump later chose Mike Pence as his running mate and served as Vice President for four years.

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Trump's desire to choose a Black woman as his running mate may have been an attempt to broaden his appeal.

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Black women are an important voting bloc and could have helped Trump win the election.

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However, many Black women were critical of Trump's policies and rhetoric during his presidency.

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Trump's search for a Black female running mate also reflects the changing demographics of the United States.

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The country is becoming more diverse, and political candidates are recognizing the need to appeal to a wider range of voters.

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