Jenifer Lewis Says Black People Risk Being Put In 'Camps' If Trump Is Re-Elected
Jenifer Lewis is known for her unapologetic honesty, both on-screen and during live performances, and the upcoming 2024 presidential election is no different.
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM radio's Mornings With Zerlina, the veteran actress candidly shared her thoughts on the forthcoming election, particularly expressing concerns about the potential consequences for Black people and other minorities should Donald Trump secure re-election.
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The iconic "Mother of Black Hollywood," actress, singer, dancer & author @JeniferLewis joined @ZerlinaMaxwell on the show for an invigorating conversation about what is at stake in the 2024 election & more!
Listen here: https://t.co/T5VEuE9UmU pic.twitter.com/7FwPrVHjmk— Mornings With Zerlina. (@ZerlinaMornings) April 5, 2024
The versatile luminary, 67, likened the former President of the United States to a contemporary "Hitler" while denouncing non-voters as "idiots." She starkly warned that in the event of Trump's re-election, Black individuals would face the ominous prospect of being confined to "camps" as a consequence of insufficient voter turnout.
"He will punish everybody that didn't vote for him," the actress said. "See, this motherf****r is Hitler. He didn't come to play. That motherf*****r will have us in camps ... because we sat our fat a***s on the couch. Because we were complacent and spoiled and rotten and mad."
Lewis emphasized that the primary desire among most people is simply to provide for their families and attain equality. Additionally, she proclaimed that "white people are scared" due to the prospect of becoming a minority in society.
In a stark warning, the acclaimed "Mother of Black Hollywood" hinted at a potential future scenario where white individuals would strive to maintain their privileged status by retreating to gated communities, evading taxes, and exerting control over marginalized communities, such as Black and Hispanic populations.
Further in Lewis' rant, the "Black-ish" actress ran down the horrific conditions that slaves were put through while "[building] this country." She candidly recalled learning about how white slave owners "raped us in your barns," "whipped us," "lynched us" and "cut babies out of our stomachs while we hung from f*****g trees."
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