Donald Trump's nephew, Fred C. Trump III, alleges that his uncle made a racist outburst in the 1970s after his Cadillac was damaged, Tribune News reported.
Fred C. Trump III's new memoir, "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way," recounts an incident where Donald Trump blamed Black people for vandalizing his car.
The purported event took place when Fred C. Trump III was still a child, outside the Trump family residence in Queens, New York. Fred C. Trump III recalls the top of Donald Trump's Cadillac Eldorado being slashed. The memoir, set to be released next week, claims Trump responded with racially charged language.
The Guardian reported several details from an advance copy of the memoir. Fred C. Trump III describes his uncle's reaction to the incident in one excerpt. He alleges that Trump made an unfounded accusation, blaming Black individuals for the damage to his vehicle.
In contrast, a spokesman for Donald Trump has dismissed these allegations. The spokesman characterized the claims as "fake news" and asserted that such reports had been disproven over time. Campaign spokesman Steven Cheung also responded, maintaining that Donald Trump would never use the language reported in the memoir.
Fred C. Trump III, who is the brother of Mary Trump and the author of another critical memoir about Donald Trump, has brought these allegations to light. Mary Trump has been an outspoken critic of her uncle; evidently, Fred C. Trump III's memoir continues this trend.
The memoir further recounts a memory of their grandfather, Fred Trump, employing a denigrating Yiddish term for Black people. However, Fred C. Trump III clarifies that his grandfather did not use the explicit racial slur that Donald Trump is accused of saying.
Historical context adds another layer to these allegations. Fred Trump was reportedly detained outside a raucous Ku Klux Klan rally in 1927, although there is no evidence suggesting his membership in the Klan. This aspect of the story raises questions about the family's historical attitudes toward race.
Adding to the political implications, former President Trump recently discovered that he might be running against Vice President Kamala Harris in the forthcoming presidential election. President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek reelection and has endorsed Harris as his successor.
Vice President Harris, a former criminal prosecutor, commenced her campaign by drawing attention to her prosecutorial experience. She remarked that her legal background has provided her with insights into Trump's behavior and character.
Fred C. Trump III's claims arrive at a crucial juncture in American politics, potentially influencing the public's perception of Trump's character. The allegations may echo through Trump's campaign as he prepares for a possible run against Kamala Harris.
Amidst ongoing political campaigns, the release of "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way" is expected to stir further debate. With the memoir's release next week, the allegations are likely to receive increased media scrutiny.
Fred C. Trump III's new memoir claims Donald Trump made a racist remark after his car was vandalized in the 1970s. Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, has denied the accusations. The memoir explores the family's past, raising concerns about their historical views on race. As Kamala Harris begins her campaign and Joe Biden endorses her, these claims might influence the upcoming presidential election.
