July 10th 2024.
The media is currently depicting Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds in a certain light, but his ex-wife Bisa Hall has a different perspective on who he really is. She recently opened up about their relationship, starting from their first encounter back in 1996 when they were both freshmen at Florida A&M University, a historically Black college. According to Bisa, Donalds was an "opportunistic person" who was always seeking out new opportunities and would take advantage of whatever came his way. When they first met, she remembers him having a Jamaican accent and claiming to be from Jamaica, which she later found out was not true. He explained to her that he wanted to stand out amongst the crowd of New Yorkers on campus, and it worked. Bisa admits that his tactics were successful and caught her attention.
As Donalds' political career began to take off, Bisa couldn't help but recall their first encounter. She describes him as someone who was always driven to achieve more and fill a void in his life. However, she also noticed a significant change in his beliefs and values. While they were together, he showed no interest in religion or politics. But now, he proudly stands by former President Donald Trump, advocating for Christian values and praising Trump's actions. This shift in his beliefs surprised and concerned Bisa, especially when she saw him supporting someone like Trump who has a history of sexually assaulting women.
Bisa was hesitant to speak out about her relationship with Donalds, but seeing him stand by Trump made her realize that she needed to share her story. She questions how someone like Donalds, who was not previously interested in politics, could suddenly align himself with Trump and his ideologies. She believes that both men are opportunistic and are using each other for their own gain. Bisa also expresses her concern about the danger of their actions and how they have no moral compass.
During their relationship, Bisa and Donalds never discussed politics, and she was surprised to see him now identifying as a conservative Black man. She questions when this change occurred and how he went from being a registered Democrat to a member of the Tea Party movement, which was known for opposing the first Black president, Barack Obama. Bisa also recalls a time when Donalds wanted to rekindle their relationship, claiming he wanted his wife back, but shortly after, he changed his mind and said he needed to marry Erika Lees, who was pregnant with his child.
As Donalds' political career took off, Bisa and Donalds divorced in 2012. She was devastated to find out that he had been cheating on her with Erika, who is now his wife and mother of his three children. Bisa remembers a time when Donalds was back and forth between her and Erika, even at Christmas when he claimed he wanted to reconcile with Bisa. But then he changed his mind again, saying he needed to marry Erika quickly because she was pregnant. Bisa believes that this was when his right-wing beliefs began to take shape.
In recent years, Donalds has made statements that have raised eyebrows among Black voters, including suggesting that Black families were better off during the Jim Crow era. He has also shown unwavering support for Trump, even when he was facing legal trouble. Bisa believes that Donalds' actions are not in line with his character and that he is simply using his relationship with Trump for his own gain.
Despite their past, Bisa still has a strong opinion about Donalds and his political career. She believes that he is not the same person she knew and that his actions are dangerous. As for their relationship, Bisa has moved on and is now a married public school teacher, but she felt it was important to share her story in light of Donalds' involvement with Trump. She hopes that others will see the true character of her ex-husband and the potential harm his actions could bring.
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