"Trump is no saint" - Jonathan Isaac bluntly addresses Donald Trump's 'black president or white president' statement
Jonathan Isaac shared a lengthy post in response to a statement by Donald Trump deemed racist by many. With the United States just months away from a major electoral process to elect a new president, Trump made a controversial remark during a rally in Columbia in April, saying that people would prefer a white president over a black one. In his words:
"Guys, would you rather have the black president or the white president? I think they want the white guy right now."
Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic reacted to this short video, noting that the caption ignored a key part of Trump's statement:
"Of course the caption leaves out the one part thats makes his comment NOT racist. Most Americans want whoever is going take less money from them and put more in their pockets, keep their children and communities safe, keep the country safe, promote and protect Christian values without discrimination of others, mobilize the economy for lower prices and bigger business etc.
"That’s what we want whether you are black or white!! Trump is no saint and neither any of us. He can get better by continuing to shed light on disadvantaged groups like his platinum plan for black Americans. But a rising tide helps everyone. IMO based on policy and held ideologies of both sides it’s hard to want those things as a Christian and American and vote Kamala."
He ended by saying he respects those who don't agree with him but encouraged people to conduct research instead of believing everything they see in the media.
Jonathan Isaac's retraction after criticizing Joe Biden's Easter Sunday decision
This isn't the first time Jonathan Isaac has shared his opinion on comments or decisions made by high-profile politicians. A couple of months ago, after criticizing Joe Biden for celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday, Isaac apologized in a now-deleted tweet after realizing it was just a coincidence. The tweet read:
"In the name of fairness, Biden did recognize the day last year when it didn't fall on Esther! That's important, and to me, releases the administration from the allegation on intentionality! Instead of deleting the tweet like it never happened, this is my good faith retraction lol."
Jonathan Isaac has become a well-known person within the NBA thanks to his beliefs that he doesn't hesitate to voice.