VideoIn an event with black supporters billed as an “African-American History Month listening session,” President Trump on Wednesday veered into some of his preferred topics, including crime and media bias. Kicking off the session in the White House’s Roosevelt Room, Mr. Trump promised to “honor the tremendous history of the African-Americans throughout our country.” A full transcript of the president’s remarks was provided by the White House. Mr. Trump told the group:Last month, we celebrated the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose incredible example is unique in American history. We have Lincoln and we have Jefferson and we have Dr. Martin Luther King, and we have — but they said the statue, the bust of Dr. Martin Luther King was taken out of the office.

Source: New York Times February 01, 2017 23:26 UTC