June 7th 2024.
Eric Jones, the grandson of former Black Panther Party leader David Hilliard, recently spoke out against an interview that claimed his grandfather supports Donald Trump. As the former Chief of Staff of the Black Panther Party, Hilliard has a unique perspective on the political landscape and his grandson is setting the record straight.
According to Jones, his grandfather had a brief encounter with a woman named Carol D. Mitchell, a new neighbor in their senior community in Oakland, California. During this encounter, Hilliard mentioned his past dealings with Trump. However, Jones wants to make it clear that his grandfather's comments were taken out of context and that he does not align with Trump's politics in any way.
In fact, Jones states that his grandfather would never support or affiliate himself with anything Trump has done in the modern era. He believes that people should understand that Hilliard is not a Trump supporter and that his comments were misconstrued and shared on social media without his knowledge or consent.
Jones also clarifies that his grandfather suffers from dementia and that his words should not be taken as an endorsement of Trump. He believes that the interview was a form of senior abuse and that the interviewer took advantage of Hilliard's condition to create a false narrative.
In a video posted on social media, Jones and Hilliard address the situation and explain the true nature of their relationship with Trump. Hilliard recalls that Trump owned properties that they rented out in Harlem during the 1960s, but that was the extent of their interactions. He also states that Trump is not a racist or fascist, and that he supported Black people during their time in New York.
However, Jones points out that the interviewer, Mitchell, is a known Trump supporter and had ulterior motives in speaking with his grandfather. He believes that her actions were disrespectful and is considering taking legal action to prevent her from contacting his grandfather again.
Jones also highlights the fact that his grandfather's dementia is particularly sensitive due to the PTSD he suffers from his time with the Black Panther Party. He believes that this traumatic experience is the reason why Hilliard would never support someone like Trump, who upholds policies that negatively impact the Black community.
In conclusion, Jones wants to make it clear that his grandfather, David Hilliard, does not support Donald Trump and that any reports claiming otherwise are false and disrespectful. He hopes that people will understand the context of his grandfather's comments and not use them to push a political agenda.
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