Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
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Takeaways
- ❖A Republican-aligned PAC, chaired by former Virginia delegate AC Cordoza, distributed misleading mailers to Black voters, falsely portraying a redistricting referendum as Jim Crow-era voter suppression.
- ❖Virginia's Legislative Black Caucus and NAACP support the redistricting referendum, asserting it protects fair representation against manipulative tactics.
- ❖Donald Trump is pushing the 'SAVE America Act' to implement strict photo ID (passport-level) and citizenship requirements for voting, and to severely restrict mail-in ballots.
- ❖Critics argue the 'SAVE America Act' is a voter suppression tactic, disproportionately affecting minority groups and married women who may not have passports or birth certificates matching current names.
- ❖Tennessee State Rep. Michelle Rehnert attempted to justify slave-owning founding fathers by citing the Bible and claiming slavery was 'normalized,' sparking outrage.
- ❖Reps. Justin Pearson and Sam McKenzie delivered powerful rebuttals, denouncing Rehnert's historical inaccuracies and theological misinterpretations regarding slavery.
- ❖Republican Rep. William Lambert also condemned Rehnert's statements, affirming that slavery was and remains an 'evil stain' on U.S. history.
- ❖The Muscogee Nation's Principal Chief David Hill and Citizenship Board are reportedly delaying compliance with a Supreme Court ruling granting full citizenship to Black Creek Freedmen, despite a 1866 treaty.
- ❖Jeremy Carl, author of 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart,' withdrew his nomination for a State Department position after facing bipartisan opposition over his racist views.
Insights
1Misleading Mailers Target Black Virginia Voters on Redistricting
A Republican-aligned political group, Democracy and Justice Pack, chaired by former Virginia delegate AC Cordoza, sent mailers to Black Virginia voters ahead of a redistricting election. The mailers used images of Klansmen and civil rights marches, urging a 'no' vote on a measure to redraw congressional districts, falsely claiming it would 'take our districts away' and silence Black voices. The host, Roland Martin, explicitly states this is a 'lie,' highlighting that Black Democratic leaders like Senate pro tempore Louise Lucas and House Speaker Don Scott are leading the effort to redraw maps to counter Republican gerrymandering in other states and protect minority voting power.
The mailer states: 'Just like Jim Crow, our ancestors fought to represent us. Now Richmond politicians are trying to take our districts away.' () Roland Martin counters: 'That's a lie. Let me be real clear. They're not taking away black districts. That is an absolute fundamental undeniable lie.' () He further explains that Black leaders Louise Lucas and Don Scott are behind the redistricting effort (, ).
2Trump's 'SAVE America Act' Framed as Voter Suppression
Donald Trump is pushing the 'SAVE America Act,' which includes new citizenship and photo ID requirements for voting, and restricts mail-in ballots to specific exceptions (illness, disability, military, travel). The host and panelists argue this is a deliberate attempt to suppress votes, particularly from minority communities and married women, by making it harder and more costly to vote (e.g., requiring passports instead of driver's licenses, which most Americans do not possess). They emphasize that proving citizenship to vote is already law, and these new requirements create unnecessary hurdles.
Trump states: 'They know if we get this, they'll probably won't win an election for 50 years.' () The host explains the act's provisions: 'All voters must show voter ID. All voters must show proof of citizenship in order to vote. No mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military, or travel.' () He clarifies that current IDs like a driver's license would not be sufficient, potentially requiring a passport (). Mustafa Santiago Gali adds: 'The Save Act actually cost people money. It costs people their freedom and their dignity related to democracy.' ()
3Tennessee Republicans Attempt to Whitewash Slavery, Face Strong Rebuttal
Tennessee State Rep. Michelle Rehnert attempted to justify slave-owning founding fathers by stating they shouldn't be judged by modern standards, claiming slavery was 'common practice' and the Bible 'instructs those who do own slaves on how to treat them fairly and kindly.' This drew immediate and strong condemnation from Black Democratic Reps. Justin Pearson and Sam McKenzie, who called her statements 'unconscionable,' 'toxic,' and 'immoral,' emphasizing that slavery was inherently wrong and the Declaration of Independence's 'all men are created equal' did not apply to enslaved Black people at the time. Even a Republican, William Lambert, denounced her remarks, calling slavery an 'evil stain' and stating that 'if you are a racist, you cannot be Christian.'
Rep. Rehnert: 'The Bible also says that we will be judged in the time of our culture. And at that time, it was a common practice... The Bible actually does instruct those who do own slaves on how to treat them and to treat them fairly and kindly.' () Rep. Pearson responds: 'It is nearly unconscionable... to believe that you just articulated the theological vision of enslavers in this capital in the year 2026 as though it was okay.' () Rep. McKenzie states: 'My forefather was not treated equally, was not considered to be a man. So for you to say we're going to have this historically accurate teaching and not teach that is just flat wrong.' () Rep. Lambert adds: 'Slavery was, is, and will forever be an evil stain on our country's history.' ()
4Muscogee Nation Delays Citizenship for Black Creek Freedmen
Attorneys representing Black Creek Freedmen have filed motions to compel Principal Chief David Hill and the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board to comply with a July Supreme Court ruling. The ruling unanimously affirmed that Black Creek Freedmen are full citizens under the 1866 treaty, yet the Nation's leaders have engaged in 'months of ongoing delays and willful non-compliance.' Civil rights attorney Demario Solomon Simmons states that over 4,000 applications are pending, and this denial of citizenship is an 'assault on Black political power,' comparing Chief Hill's actions to Governor George Wallace's stand in the schoolhouse door.
Demario Solomon Simmons states: 'We had a five to zero decision that said that Black Creeks... have the same citizenship rights of all other creeks. And yet they are standing in the way.' () He adds: 'Right now, Chief Hill is standing in the doorway the same way that Governor George Wallace stood in the doorway at the University of Alabama.' () He also mentions 'an estimated 4,000 applications that are just sitting in the Moscow Creek Nation citizenship office that is not there they're there are not being uh approved and processed.' ()
5Trump Appointee Withdraws Amid Racism Allegations
Jeremy Carl, author of 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart,' withdrew his nomination for a State Department position. Carl's book and public comments, including agreeing with a host who 'assailed Jews for claiming special victim status after the Holocaust' and calling Hitler a 'convenient kind of bad example,' led to widespread opposition from civil rights and labor groups. Even some Republicans deemed his views 'too racist' for confirmation, highlighting the overt nature of the racism in some political circles.
The host states: 'Jeremy Carl... wrote a book dealing with white culture... called the unprotected class how anti-white racism is tearing America apart.' () Carl's statement cited 'unanimous support of every GOP senator on the committee of foreign relations' was 'not forthcoming' (). Mustafa Santiago Gali notes: 'This individual's claim to fame was actually writing a book about hate.' ()
Lessons
- Virginia residents should vote 'yes' on the redistricting referendum by April 21st (early voting through April 18th) to support fair representation and counter misleading mailers.
- Contact your U.S. Senators to oppose the 'SAVE America Act,' which critics argue is a voter suppression bill disguised as election integrity reform.
- Engage in local and state-level political discussions to challenge historical revisionism and misinformation, particularly concerning slavery and civil rights, as demonstrated by the Tennessee House debate.
Quotes
"This is how white Republicans pimp black Republicans to try to fool black people."
"The only reason you vote against voter ID is because you want to cheat. There's no other reason."
"It is nearly unconscionable... to believe that you just articulated the theological vision of enslavers in this capital in the year 2026 as though it was okay."
"Slavery was, is, and will forever be an evil stain on our country's history. It hurt then. It hurts now. It lingers in the heart of every one of us."
"If you are a racist, you cannot be Christian. You can be Christian or you can be racist. You can choose God and you can choose love or you can choose hate. You cannot choose both."
"They're not trying to create a solution for a pro the problem of un you know non-citizens voting. They're trying to create a solution to them not being able to win if we have everyone has the right to vote and it's of ease to vote."
"It is the audacity of caucassity to whitewash anything in America that does not meet their narrative."
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