Jamal Trulove, a rapper and actor, has endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 election after a traumatic wrongful conviction under Kamala Harris.
Trulove was wrongfully convicted of murder under Harris’s tenure and has shifted his political allegiance due to his disillusionment with the Biden-Harris administration, as Just the News reports.
Finding fame as a rapper and actor, Trulove was convicted of murder in 2010. The incident occurred while Harris was the district attorney of San Francisco, a role she held from 2004 to 2011.
Trulove was initially arrested in October 2008 for a fatal shooting that happened in 2007. He was sentenced to 50 years to life based solely on one witness's testimony. During the trial, Trulove faced additional charges related to firearm possession due to a previous conviction. His trial was marked by alleged prosecutorial misconduct, with Trulove asserting that Harris was present and laughed at his sentencing.
The California First District Court of Appeal later reduced Trulove’s conviction from first-degree to second-degree murder. It was agreed by the court that Assistant District Attorney Linda Allen had committed misconduct during the initial trial.
In 2015, Trulove saw his conviction overturned and was acquitted after a retrial. The reexamination of evidence by defense experts played a crucial role in his acquittal. Following his release, Trulove pursued a federal civil rights lawsuit against San Francisco for the misconduct in his original trial. In 2018, he was awarded a $10 million settlement, later increased to $13.1 million in March 2019.
Trulove had initially supported the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020 but has since become a vocal critic. He accuses Harris of gross misconduct during his trial and has expressed strong disapproval of her and President Joe Biden.
Trulove's traumatic experiences have left him staunchly opposed to Harris's political career. He reminisces about how Harris’s office had overseen his wrongful conviction, a memory that continues to haunt him. "In 2008, I was framed for murder and wrongfully convicted by the office of Kamala Harris," Trulove stated, emphasizing his psychological scars from the incident.
His criticisms extend beyond his personal experiences. Trulove voiced strong opposition to Harris’s tenure as district attorney, when she refrained from seeking the death penalty for a gang member who killed a police officer, a decision that was controversial among various groups.
Trulove’s support for Trump also stems from his broader discontent with the Biden-Harris administration. He recalls fewer conflicts and lower grocery prices during Trump’s tenure. “When Trump was in office, sh-t was cool,” he said, lamenting the changes he perceives under Biden's presidency. Trulove believes Trump’s policies were preferable by comparison.
Trulove has articulated that his endorsement of Trump isn’t aimed to attract approval but is rooted in his personal experiences and beliefs. He acknowledges the backlash he might face but stands firm in his decision.
During her career, Harris has taken stances that have attracted criticism from various quarters. While campaigning against the death penalty, she appealed a judge’s ruling that deemed it unconstitutional. Harris supported the Minnesota Freedom Fund during the 2020 riots, raising $41 million but using only a small portion for its intended purpose.
Trulove’s journey from wrongful conviction to political endorsement reflects a profound disillusionment with Harris and Biden. His criticisms of Harris’s tenure as district attorney and her broader policy decisions reveal deep-seated mistrust. His endorsement of Trump underscores a dramatic shift in political loyalty, driven by an ordeal that continues to affect him deeply.
