June 17th 2024.
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, a prominent figure at Detroit's 180 Church, recently sparked controversy with his comments to former President Donald Trump. During a rally for Black voters, Sewell thanked Trump for coming to "the hood," a term used to refer to low-income areas predominantly inhabited by people of color.
Sewell's words were met with thunderous applause as he highlighted that neither former President Barack Obama nor current President Joe Biden had made such an effort. "President Obama never came to the 'hood, so to speak, right? President Joe Biden, he went to the big NAACP dinner, but he never came to the 'hood," Sewell stated.
After his comments gained traction on social media, Sewell was invited to speak on "Fox & Friends First" to discuss the significance of Trump's visit to the community. He expressed his appreciation for Trump's concrete plans, such as the Platinum Plan, which aimed to provide close to $500 billion for Black businesses and churches. Sewell emphasized the importance of holding Trump accountable for his promises.
However, not everyone was pleased with Sewell's celebration of Trump. Some social media users delved into his past and uncovered a legal battle between Sewell and his congregation over control of the 180 Church. In 2023, Wayne Circuit Judge Kathleen McCarthy granted Sewell a temporary restraining order to continue holding services at the church after members attempted to remove him as pastor.
Trump's visit to the rally, which had a majority of white participants, was followed by his appearance at the Turning Point Action Convention. During his speech, he criticized Biden and challenged him to take a cognitive test. Trump claimed to have "aced" the test, which detects early signs of memory loss and other mild cognitive impairments. He also mentioned his former White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, who had praised his health.
Trump's reference to Ronny Johnson, a Texas Republican Representative, caused some confusion, as it was actually Ronny Jackson who had examined him. Despite the mix-up, Trump confidently stated that he was the healthiest President in history.
In 2018, Trump had taken the cognitive test on his own terms. His suggestion for Biden to take the test, along with his criticism of Biden's understanding of inflation, sparked debates and discussions on social media.
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