With racial tensions running high with the recent election of President Donald Trump, Black people have been on edge about stars showing support for the controversial and divisive president. Most notably, stars like Chrisette Michele and Steve Harvey have been blasted by Black Twitter and Instagram for even showing an inkling of support for Trump. Now, famed gospel singer Tina Campbell seems to have thrown herself into the fray by penning an open letter about her support for Trump.
In the letter, which she posted on her Facebook page, Campbell explained that, despite not agreeing with Trump’s ideas and beliefs, she chooses to support him under the notion that God will be working through Trump throughout the next four years.
“I understand that Mr. Donald Trump is our new president, not our God, so as a citizen I choose to have a sensible expectation of him, accompanied by much prayer for him, and a complete dependency on God to work through him, as well as the others that are in office, to secure the welfare of this nation. I choose to opt out of fear of the unknown but rather opt into hopeful expectation because if God is for us nothing can successfully stand against us,” Campbell wrote.
However, later in the letter, Campbell claims that, despite Trump’s racist, sexist and xenophobic views, he believes, like her, that all people are created equal and that we all deserve the same rights.
“I believe that no creed, nor color, nor class, nor status of people are better than the other, but we are all valuable; we are all necessary. I believe that all people and all lives matter, including that of Mr. Donald Trump and his family. I believe that the leaders of this nation should protect the opportunity for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every single one of its citizens. And, I choose to believe that Mr. Donald Trump shares this same belief,” Campbell wrote.
Later on in the letter, Campbell writes that she “forgives” Trump for all of his misdeeds, many of which have been against minority communities.
“I’m so grateful that I have an inherent right to choose my perspective and, because of that, I choose to forgive all things that I have read, seen, and/or heard from or about Mr. Donald Trump that I deem as hurtful or offensive. I believe that transformation and progress are inevitable when love and forgiveness are at the helm of the journey. Unforgiveness separates us, but forgiveness unites us. Hate kills us, individually and collectively, but love builds and beautifies all who exercise it,” Campbell wrote.
Do you agree with Campbell or do you still not support Trump? Let us know in the comments.
