TV host Steve Harvey is trying to make America’s inner-cities great with the help of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson — but the comedian is receiving push back for a ridiculous reason.
Harvey’s involvement with HUD may seem odd at first, but the pairing was a result of one of the early days of Trump’s transition efforts. Those days at Trump Tower saw several celebrities and big-name celebrities coming through the revolving doors hoping to get the president elect’s ear.
While many — including Kanye West — managed to make a connection with the president, few moved forward with any roles with the administration.
But Harvey did. And, of course, the backlash was immediate. Despite his noble efforts to elevate many in the black community, some people didn’t like the fact that he dared to team up with Trump at all.
See what Harvey said about the reaction on the next page:
Don’t worry Steve, you’ve got over 63 million American people behind you
good man
Thank You Steve Harvey you need to ignore them they are Evil anti American idiots.
We are with Steve 100 percent.
Welcome to what it is to be white.
STeve Harve is a good man.
Welcome to the Trump train. We take the bashing, but keep on going.
I think you have just become deplorable. Congratulations. That means you love your country.
Sticks and stone may hurt my bones but words will never hurt me!
I admire and respect Steve Harvey!