Pro-Trump Missouri secretary of state hopeful Valentina Gomez described the federal holiday as all about 'black victimization.'
A Republican candidate for Missouri's secretary of state has doubled down on her disparaging remarks about Juneteenth and Black Americans who 'do not like' the country.Valentina Gomez, a staunch Donald Trump supporter known for recording controversial stunts, released a video ahead of the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. hitting out at 'ungrateful people' seeking reparations.
Gomez is one of eight Republican candidates running for secretary of state in Missouri. The GOP primary for the candidacy will take place on August 6. Trump has yet to endorse anyone in the race.Gomez's video in which she attacked Juneteenth was widely condemned on social media, especially from Black Americans.Davon Magwood, a Democrat running for the Pennsylvania House's 55th District seat, posted on X, formerly Twitter: 'You immigrated here 15 years ago...
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