New Jersey’s Black mayors denounced Donald Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration last Friday and called for a national boycott by individuals, businesses, and clergy of all Donald Trump’s casinos, golf courses and other assets.
The New Jersey Black Mayor’s Alliance for Social Justice said, “Donald Trump’s very vocal support for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States is unconstitutional, un-American and dangerous. We can’t let our fear of terrorism cause us to forget who we are as a nation.”
Trump’s remarks are beyond the pale. They are more than racist, bigoted and offensive. They threaten our security by giving ISIS a powerful new tool to use in recruiting new terrorists here in America and around the world. They threaten the millions who peacefully practice Islam in our country and who contribute to its greatness. Donald Trump is asking us to give up the freedoms that Americans have fought and died for since the founding of our nation.
It is critical for our leaders to demonstrate in every possible way that Donald Trump does not speak for America. The New Jersey Black Mayors Alliance for Social Justice urges all Americans, our citizens, businesses, clergy, cities and states to boycott Donald Trump’s casinos, golf courses and other assets. Trump is paying for his campaign with his own money. So, if we continue to spend money at his businesses, we empower him to make his vile statements. Let the boycott begin!
