In the middle of making the case for why America, and “especially black people,” need to elect Mr. Trump, Mr. King recalled something he once told Michael Jackson about assimilation. Mr. Trump, who was sitting directly behind Mr. King and smiling broadly for much of his introduction, did not flinch or break his gaze. Mr. King took the role of introducing Mr. Trump, despite the presence of the candidate’s running mate, Gov. Mr. King introduced Mr. Trump as his campaign has made a more pointed effort at outreach to black and other minority communities. “I don’t want to say that he’s a good guy because I don’t want to destroy his reputation,” Mr. Trump said, smiling and turning around to face Mr. King.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2016 15:11 UTC