SANDERS: You know, Trump also said that he understands the community still faces discrimination.
It's from the pews and pulpits and Christian teachings of black churches all across this land that the civil rights movement lifted up its soul and lifted up the soul of our nation. But Trump, with his comments, took care to praise the legacy of the black church.ĭONALD TRUMP: For centuries, the African-American church has been the conscience of our country - so true. There were protesters outside - hundreds of them - and all throughout the neighborhood. People there said that they wanted to be respectful, though, lots told me that they are not going to vote for Trump. He got a warm reception, some nice applause, even some cheers - not overwhelming reception, though. SANDERS: Well, the room was mostly black, so that was a new development for him. So what did he say and how was he received? MARTIN: So how was he received? And what exactly did he say? And is this different from what we've heard him say about the black community before? Remember, of course, he's attracted a lot of attention for having things to say about the black community, but not actually saying things to predominantly black audiences, in fact, delivering most of his message to predominantly white suburban audiences. He even said a few words to the crowd there. Trump did sit front row during Saturday's service at Greater Faith church next to Ben Carson and Carson's wife, and Omarosa Manigault, his head of black outreach. And there were some talks with local media. There was a private conversation with Bishop Wayne Jackson of Great Faith Ministries that should be televised later. There were also reports of a walking tour through Detroit with Dr. Others said that he would give a private interview with the black pastor but that the questions and the answers would all be scripted. Some said that he would go to a black church service, but not speak at the service. SANDERS: Yeah, there were lots of different reports. MARTIN: So, Sam, what actually happened in Detroit today? There were a lot of conflicting reports about just what Donald Trump would do in the city and exactly to whom he would speak. SAM SANDERS, BYLINE: Thanks so much, Michel. NPR's Sam Sanders was with the Trump campaign, and he's with us now. In fact, polls show Trump with single-digit approval with black voters. It was part of what's being described by his campaign as outreach to black voters who, so far, have been indifferent to Trump's appeal. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was in Detroit today to visit a black church.
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