A Fox News host is being whacked on social media after declaring that Donald Trump's golden shoe debut is winning him voters because Black people "love sneakers."
The Big Weekend Show contributor Raymond Arroyo discussed the $399 limited-edition shoes that Donald Trump promoted at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday, saying Black people thought they were "cool."
"This is connecting with Black America because they love sneakers," Arroyo said.
"This a big deal, certainly in the inner city. So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they're like, 'Wait a minute, this is cool.' He's reaching them on a level that defies and is above politics. The culture always trumps politics. And Trump understands culture like no politician I've ever seen."
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"Anybody willing to put 400 bucks down for a pair of sneakers? Yeah, I think that's commitment and love. It's something... it's affection," he added.
His comments were immediately hit on social media.
"One of the most racist segments I've ever seen," said liberal commentator Ron Filipkowski on X.
And BMBEmpowerNetwork posted: "I thought this was fake until I heard it!"
Trump launched the gold sneakers a day after he was ordered to pay $355 million in penalties, plus interest, in regards to charges from New York Attorney General Letitia James that he lied for years about his wealth on financial statements that he used to secure loans and make deals.
The "Never Surrender High-Tops," which are gold high tops with an American flag on the back, are described on the website as "a true collector's item" with only 1,000 pairs made. Reportedly, all 1,000 have now sold out.
Some of the sneakers are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars. One man paid $9,000 for an autographed pair.
"Bold, gold, and tough, just like President Trump. They're for the go-getters who don't know the word quit," the description on the website says.
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