(FULL) Omarosa interview about black community relationship, Trump and racism

In her first interview with an African-American media outlet since the release of her blistering memoir Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the Trump White House, Omarosa Manigault Newman spoke to TheGrio‘s Natasha Alford at her hotel in New York City Tuesday night.
Manigault Newman says that while she took the job in the White House to have a “seat at the table” for the Black community, she didn’t accomplish all she set out to do and has regrets-something she partly blames on vitriol against President Trump.
“Did you accomplish what you set out to accomplish for the Black community? Or what did you accomplish?” Alford asked.
“In some ways, I came up short,” Manigault Newman responded.
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[@graysonred2641]

Not gonna lie, the Breakfast Club brought me here. Excellent interview

[@chefSqueez]

Me too! Have a great day!

[@GigiLaBelleTV]

Same

[@ashaduyussif8881]

Me too

[@emmeanastasia7486]

Me too. #BreakfastClub #TheGrio Natasha Alford is a solid journalist.

[@henrytapper206]

Same here

[@ManPursueExcellence]

This woman has done the best Omarosa interview. Natasha is professional and neither of them are getting ready to cut each other off while speaking. Thanks Natasha.

[@lynmosley2259]

This is the best interview! Natasha is not coming across as attacking, so Omarosa is able to answer these questions. She's excellent!! Good for her!

[@PHlophe]

Lynne, she knows dayum well if she starts shit , Omarosa will capture her. omarosa is an athlete.

[@charlenemckinney9443]

Natasha, I have Always Respected and Enjoyed your work when the Daily Grio was Online. This was an Excellent, Insightful Interview. You treated her with Respect not like an Adversary like some Reporters and Media Outlets have done You asked Tough and pointed Questions and gave her an Opportunity to answer. It was a Give and Take. Props Natasha!! Proud of You my Sister!!

[@SamSung-zx9tb]

I agree. Natasha wasn't biased. She was respectful and her questions were direct. Great interview.

[@cynthiaant3906]

This woman is intelligent...knowledgeable and fearless. She is making very good points.

[@0331tate]

Best interview done so far since she has been promoting her book. The interviewer was not condescending, nor condemning her, nor complying & allowed her to speak. Omarosa was not defensive & completed all of her thoughts.

[@PHlophe]

Mz Alford didn't attack her , but Omarosa is consistently serene.

[@endytimes837]

I also loved her interview on The Hill. She was relaxed and transparent. The interesting thing is the interviewer, was a black man.

[@Rize_Inn]

Glad this is on KZbin. I was interested in seeing it after watching Natasha on The Breakfast Club. I'm not so sure that Omarosa was advocating for folks like she says she was. But I look forward to watching her journey if she actually is on that path.

[@ARTICULATETHOUGHTSTV]

She did accomplish some thangs and similar to President Obama the fight is a struggle to pass things through our white counterparts that do not have room for people of our race at the table.

[@Misskira84]

Proud of you for being the first! Keep up the great work!

[@prayzqueen]

I'd never heard of The Grio (or even Natasha) prior to The BC interview. However, I will say that of all the videos I've viewed that involves Omarosa, (particularly facilitated by a POC), i can fully appreciate this one....including the comment section (those that I've viewed). Many of the other videos and comments I've seen bashing and denigrating Omarosa, as a POC, nauseate me! If black people were honest and transparent, they'd admit that most people, if given the opportunity, would, without hesitation, accept a six-figure salary, that comes with incredibly INSANE perks and pOweR!!! Yes....even if their boss was racist...or worse! Hell, most of us work for racists with just a fraction of Omarosa's pay! The average one would sell, not only their soul, but the soul of their children and their children's children! Look at lying despicable Katrina Pierson and Lynne Patton. ALL of them represent modern-day HNs (House "Ninjas"). They've made it crystal clear that there is no name that they can be called that's humiliating enough...degrading enough...reprehensible enough...to reject "Mr. Charlie". We ALL know people like them on a micro level. They just happen to be on a macro level. Yes, Trump created a Frankenstein named Omarosa. She's one of many of his clones which represent his perverted deceptive character. That SHOULD NOT and CANNOT be the focus right now! What's pOweRfuL is that she managed to ingeniously infiltrate the camp of the enemy - of the evil wicked kkklansmen - like no other and has secured the "ammunition" necessary to protect ourselves against this demonic Goliath in the WH. The question is....what will we do?

[@handsumnick]

Amen!!!!!!! Well put! Agreed!

[@nsargent7780]

Great job with this interview. I believe OMN. I appreciate the tone of this interview. When you can keep it professional, it is so much easier to watch and listen. I dislike super aggressive journalism. Again, great job Natasha.

[@PlayaP69]

Sooo... Omarosa was the reason I was able to receive funding for summer courses and finish school early this year?

[@damarcusmomm05]

Hell naw! Obama had those funds already there for you Boo 💯😘

[@PlayaP69]

DUECE MOMM Thanks, girl! I was gagging! 😂

[@silentstorm2932]

Natasha interview skills are definitely top notch. I said I wouldn't watch another Omarosa interview but I'm so glad I clicked on thank you Natasha! 🙏

[@lelum564]

Natasha Alford on the breakfast club brought me here.. Subscribed! Beautiful person Natasha Alford.. great interview ..here and on the breakfast club!

[@maryammohamed8904]

Omarosa outsmarted all of them fools including iraq war general kelly

[@markmarshall7972]

Maryam Mohamed Taquiya

[@wysaymore]

Breakfast club sent me. Great work!

[@jackeeg]

I really enjoyed this, not necessarily for the guest; but because, the interviewer asked intelligent questions, had the common courtesy of listening, & didn't constantly interrupt (which I think is such a RUDE habit). Ms. Alford should be working for MSNBC, ABC, CNN, FOX, or any other number of news outlets that need replacements of some of their *"has-beens."* JUST SAYING!!!

[@charlenemckinney9443]

I Agree Natasha did an Excellent job, no question. I disagree with Natasha being on an MSN or CNN, We need to keep our Gems, the Best and Brightest and develop Platforms and Outlets where they can shine.

[@jackeeg]

I see your point. Good Luck to Natasha in her future endeavors!

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Say what you may but this beautiful, intelligent, articulate dark skinned black woman had receipts and I hear that her book is really good. Excellent interview. I am glad that Omarosa was allowed to complete her sentences and thoughts. I agree with her in that we shouldn't ignore the president. Our black elected officials are doing us a disservice by refusing to speak/meet with him. All elected officials should be accountable to us.

[@bullzarro]

Look at these two chocolate ladies.

[@tsedenyag9107]

Excellent Interview,

[@ayeechase25]

Great interview with a beautiful, 😊🤗 intelligent professional journalist. This is the most relaxing interview for Omarosa!

[@lulubelle2009]

Thank you for doing this interview and sharing on this platform 🙏🏾

[@PHlophe]

Auntie Louise , where though ?

[@kevinjohnson622]

Fraud

[@kdeloris2225]

the breakfast club brought me here

[@jaydee1275]

If you don't "have a seat at the table, you're on the menu." She must be a battle rap fan. That's a #URL saying.

[@damarcusmomm05]

Not a fan but Omarosa is gorgeous 😥

[@jadaaleeshamindexpert7365]

She sexy af

[@queenkayenandi9322]

Quality interview. Great questions and responses. You can hear Omarosa very well, but something is wrong with Natasha's mic. She's barely audible.

[@trishapalmer3816]

BC brought me here.

[@aishiac7371]

Really good interview!!!

[@marsa4078]

Guthrie, take notes ..this is how you conduct an interview .. Superb job by Natsha.

[@Sandy2J]

Mar Sa - I think Guthrie was intimidated by her, lol. So she tried to be aggressive but she should have prepared & breathe!!! Omarosa is a very poised, knowledgeable & articulate communicator.

[@richavery7491]

The Power of the breakfast club ✊🏾 Good interview

[@yorks9435]

I would not of watch this if it wasn't for the breakfast club. i was impress with Natasha

[@GigiSxm]

I’ve now watched every interview she’s done on her press tour promoting this book and she has never once strayed from her talking points, even though this journalist is pressing her.

[@PHlophe]

she has a sharp memory. and that's because she ain't lying. she got her facts straight.

[@anaxo1971]

Frederick Douglass is still alive 😂😂😂

[@JTThomas82]

Who cares if he use the N word, I get offended hearing other Blacks use it but you won't hear me complaining

[@nnekaowens1325]

Awesome interview !! I finally heard Omarosa!

[@dmat4356]

It took her a long time to figure out that Trump was a racist. As a so-called smart woman, why Omarosa did not research his history??? She very clearly made a huge mistake. I think that not only she needs to apologize to the African American community but donate all proceeds of her book to the community, If she wants to be taken seriously. That should be our (African American) calling card on Omarosa.

[@Lollii_Popp]

I'm not buying anything that she says. I want to find common ground with her, but her undertone is conniving. She may be truthful in her intent, but there is something sneaky and manipulative about her.

[@PHlophe]

she would have never gotten the intel if she wasn't cunning and calculated. this is her best feature. You see she is pretty upfront with the fact that she want no dayum work family. she said it a few years back, she said this a decade ago. she is straight and consistent. Y'all should learn a thing or two.

[@theanunakian64]

her undertone is conniving...true story

[@YoungDen]

Okoye- She is above the common intellect

[@TheJamaican777]

I'm with you Okoye. She is obviously an intelligent woman, so she could've checked on Trump's past racism. Her excuse on Trump's birther attack on Obama is pathetic and weak. She is just a woman scorned seeking revenge. I don't buy this black crusader role. But I see her as the necessary evil to take Trump down, and for that alone I am rooting for her.

[@Lollii_Popp]

@@TheJamaican777: I definitely see your perspective.

[@bjroper1282]

Shout Out to Natasha Alford (Un Negra Latina!!!) for her Awesome Interview with Former White House Staff Omarosa. Natasha THANK YOU for Representing Black y Latino/a Journalist and the Black Community. Again Great Questions and so glad you fought for this interview. Blessings. -BJ Roper

[@jaleelmuhammad2222]

This is the best and most insightful interview of Omarosa. This reporter is a Star. Will definitely follow the Grio and her work. Shout out to the Breakfast Club for introducing a few ignorant folks like me to this talent! Peace and Love!

[@claireclaudie265]

Excellent interview!!!

[@kymberlyndc6238]

While I am annoyed with Omorosa an apology to the Black community would be a good start. Black people are tired of being the the scapegoat for all of America's evils. She sold us out for her own self-enrichment. Again, an apology would be a good start! Further, I'm not buying the book. I will check it out at the local library! I am sure history will be kind to Omorosa"We" as she states are suspicious. I am anyway.

[@kymberlyndc6238]

@Rahr, All due respect this is a democracy. You, me and the rest of America can say, think , and do as we wish. That is what makes America such a great country. In spite of Donald Duck saying he is "making america great again." As Black people we have a shared experience, linked fate and all have a right to participate in the discourse of everything regarding Black people. You can find me in the Political Science Department at Howard University where I am always available for discourse and direction regarding the Black experience. Finally, the only part of your statement that I disagree with is 'pettiness.' This is far from petty regarding a people who funded (by the crack of a whip and foot of the oppressor on their throat) the entire American hegemony into its greatest position in the world. Poetic Justice if she brings him down.

[@jrod22986]

This is one of the best interviews of O. This interview shows how disingenuous she can be about why she decided to work with Trump. She is a smart but dishonest woman.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Excellent interview

[@0601ac]

Famine in Africa? Are you kidding me ? She said Nigeria too lmaooooo.

[@pj2627]

Im happy that a black intelligent women was able to interview her and Omarosa couldn't attack her because she never got down on that level.

[@emmeanastasia7486]

King Jr. went as a messenger for us...he wasn't on LBJ's payroll, was he? OMN com'on now. Annually the US donates goods to the countries in Africa that she's named...so she was inconsequential as Flint right next door to Washington still relies on local and celebrity efforts to get bottled water.

[@abc78920]

Wow! 5:15 " Residual Outreach!" Omarosa , you better speak on it! Brilliant and classy!!

[@blakkshadow82]

Great interview

[@ARTICULATETHOUGHTSTV]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST INTERVIEW THAT I HAVE SEEN ON OMAROSA... MAINLY BECAUSE IT IS PROFESSIONALLY EXECUTED. THE INTERVIEWER USED HERSELF AS A QUESTION ASKER FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY, AN INFORMATION GATHERER AND A NONBIAS LIASON FOR THE TRUTH. THIS INTERVIEW WAS PURE EXCELLENCE. #NEWSUBBIE

[@yordanoshagos6784]

I think Omarosa deserves a chance

[@ItsACTION386]

Lol no

[@MonkeyDLuffy-sq3bx]

What this lady’s italking about Lol

[@juliuss.1336]

Black women always do it better. Stellar interview.

[@Tobias_2024]

Thank you Breakfast Club for sending here! I really admire Natasha's interviewing style; it's very subtle and thought out. However, I'am still not %100 convinced that Omarosa is fighting the fight for the ppl!! What is her end goal as it relate to Black and Brown ppl? If she experienced all of this corruption, misogyny and racism in the White House, why wait so long to expose it? Comparing herself to MLK, she speaks as if she's this strong advocate and activist for the cause; it's so different. MLK went in with an agenda; she went in as a staff member( is she implying that she was some type of spy?).......Also, how will her mission impact policy change moving forward in American for Black and Brown ppl? She basically said that she's not running for office....Lastly, what was the deciding factor that led her to finally realize that Trump is a racist??? idk, but I will stay tuned for the outcome

[@anthonyjones6370]

One Thing I can say about omarosa and respect about her she not letting anyone bullying her she's not having it most people would not have the guts to stand up there is too many sheeps in this world omarosa you go girl no matter what they all say! the problem with us black people we don't have any allies other races do have allies and that's how they get benefits for there people it's a fact! but sorry to say this Donald Trumps white house is looking very corrupt!

[@PHlophe]

she has some solid ammo, even against those loose church ninjas trump met last month. Omarosa is the first lady in her church. she has tentacles everywhere. any ninja who dare play with her, will get burned to crisps.

[@qmarie9854]

Exactly! We typically don't have any allies and other blacks become our biggest competitors in any environment. We need to put down our swords and support OMN.

[@endytimes837]

Q I couldn't have put it better myself

[@megeez]

very good interviewer. Asked every question with respect.

[@sebastianrook5478]

I believe O is about self. Cant erase history. That bow down comment is all I hear. Bye Felicia.

[@FCLaney]

I understand people's unrest about her just now wanting to blow the whistle but understand this is a woman who went in with HER not the presidents agenda and she stuck to it! She's mature and smart enough to be naive and steps ahead when she has to be! She couldn't quit earlier, she still had plans and would've been stupid to let his words and actions make her leave. I understand why she stayed and why she's telling, I support her👏🏾

[@milingcezard2712]

There is something about the imagery of that Footage.

[@menaj2954]

Omarosa there is nothing that you will do that will make me feel you were or currently in the interest of black people. I'm waiting to see you do nothing but promote your book.

[@hotlantaboss]

Breakfast club brought me here. Omarosa is masterfully compelling, and I desperately want to believe she’s genuine but stab wounds take time to heal. I’ll say this, if Omarosa manages take him down using his own brand of treachery, I’ll personally invite her over for tea and advocate her cook out re-admission. Nothing could be sweeter than being taken down by your own star protege!

[@likemindedlm4283]

hotlantaboss Booooo!👎 But you can give the one working on the breakfast club another chance! Your logic!

[@hotlantaboss]

Likeminded Likeme Who needs another chance on TBC? And don’t get me wrong, I feel without a shadow of doubt that had Omarosa not been fired, she’d still be solidly in place at the White House. Sorry but that’s what I believe. Omarosa has always had an opportunistic spirit, make no mistake. BUT if she can do what the special council hasn’t been able to, I’ll let it all slide!

[@likemindedlm4283]

hotlantaboss, Oh! You didn't know about Charlamagne aka Charkelly old Charges, and him giving racist Tomi Lahren a second chance? So What if Omarosa a Opportunist, she using Trump (like he was using her)! 1. How you Know Where she would be( if she wasn't fired)? 2. How you know she wasn't trying to help the black community ( while in the WH) like she said? 3. How you know these things? 4. You the Universe?

[@hotlantaboss]

Likeminded Likeme I’ve heard about Char’s charge that was dropped/dismissed or something. I personally don’t believe it, but you brought that up not me. Anyway, didn’t I say that I’d love nothing more than to believe that O is being genuine? I love her, always have...faults and all. But the O that I’ve watched all these years is about self preservation and advancement FIRST. Not saying she’s wrong for that, it just is what it is. And yes, the reason Trump has kept her around all these years is because she’s a shrewd, accomplished, take no prisoners businesswomen who assisted HIM in his rise to reality stardom. It was a mutually benefiting relationship, no doubt about it. But in my heart of hearts, I just find it difficult to believe that she would’ve willingly walked away from 179.5K working in the White House with no specified list of responsibilities. I just don’t. Still love her, and wish her nothing but success. No matter how vindictive she comes across, I always want her to win LOL

[@likemindedlm4283]

hotlantaboss, You don't believe he did it! Wow! But you don't believe Omarosa, because of what you seen on t.v and media (You don't know her personally)! Oh well! I'am just trying to figure out what Omarosa do (to get all this hate)... and why some people being hipocrits! But Okay!👍

[@sadiM653]

I like Omarosa.

[@JustGo490]

sniff sniff, I smell BS!

[@angelrowe2491]

And that how you do it trick them

[@markmarshall7972]

Chris Rock said that back in the day when Trump went to clubs, women were throwing themselves at him. That is what Trump meant by some women would have let him do anything to them.

[@angelrowe2491]

I like her she know what she doing very smart

[@NotesByMoi]

Well spoken Omarosa

[@businesspurchase2827]

Maybe I should write a book called UNCONVENTIONAL

[@lynmosley2259]

Sorry good try, but I'm not buying this Omarosa!

[@MonkeyDLuffy-sq3bx]

Dog is cute 😂

[@harvemedharvemed7796]

Damn she's good.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Recording before assist got kicked out so

[@oceancity5776]

She setup the Orange Potus write the book. Good job

[@kymberlyndc6238]

Right! LOL. America brought down by the ancestor of a slaves! Now that is poetic justice!

[@lilianewalker1184]

Me too 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@filethisinformation3277]

I dedicate this song to Omarosa: "Everybody Plays the Fool" by The Main Ingredient: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vPkpyHpptqjpY

[@kingrisen1454]

Natasha Alford did an amazing job with this interview.She is one of the best journalists in the game.Defintion of Black girl magic!

[@franciswise1183]

No matter how many times she does interviews I will not fall for the oki doke. She may be a nice looking woman but she i still only out for herself! All y'all saying Give her another chance are as delusional as she is to think she only became aware of trump's racism when she worked for the White House. Of all the people who have worked in any white house why is she the only person who has ever been able to make tapes. I'll tell you it was because she knew she was going to write a book and needed the information. The only advocating she was doing was for HERSELF, I'll ask this question of all of you when want to forgive her WHAT DID SHE ACCOMPLISH FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY!!!!!

[@laceycolterjr2288]

This is my third book actually I'm an author.... sorry we had no idea 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@antoniasealey]

According to this heree video. I'm. Listening closely too. This. Interview. By. This. Young. Lady who. Has. Written. Ah. Book.!!! I'm. Totally. Shock by. What. I'm hearing!!!!

[@jingletraxxmusic1431]

@ justin me too but the breakfast club can't take all the credit. i'm here because natasha alford is hot as well

[@GigiSxm]

What impact has her presence in that white house had on policy? Where are those receipts?

[@drummajor101]

Omarosa fine

[@PHlophe]

and the hair is all hers. that's refreshing

[@gt6056]

Mediocre interview. Asked all the same questions that have been and will be asked in every other interview, and received all of the same answers. Too many cookie cutter tv interviewers. Too many pretty girls with nice straight hair trying to give tough interviews. Only decent question was the last question.

[@essentialoilqueen6345]

Breakfast club brought me here too. I don't know she sounds convincing but I still wouldn't buy her book. She could read it to me though. 😏

[@creativemindplay]

Natasha, I'm sure you had your reasons for doing so, but you seem very lenient on her - I didn't hear any tough follow-up questions. What did she do, exactly for Puerto Rico? Somewhere between you and Savannah Guthrie lies the right amount of heat.

[@LorenzoWyche]

Makes sense

[@LovelyA2311]

I don’t know how to feel about this woman.

[@jadaaleeshamindexpert7365]

Omarosa fone af to me.

[@speligurl09]

First of all it’s so good to be here, now let me bs and not tell you how long I’ve been writing this book because then they will know my ulterior motives .

[@PHlophe]

Tasha, she can't spill it all yet. if she'd been recording and keeping receipts during the short time she was tied with an NDA ( during the campaign). this is where they'll get her. Tasha you need to pay attention , while you are at it , use her as an example for your dawta, because playing goody 2 shoe ain't working for black women. cos if whites think y'all have attitude, then be mean and conniving and smile fake.

[@echetabuemeka4087]

Charlaman-da -God what do you mean when you say how does she smells like? You should learn how to speak well.

[@BuckleBunny]

After listening to this interview, I now can see why people were referencing Olivia Pope on Scandal. What happened in the Situation Room sounds like Shadra Rhimes wrote this as a script.

[@PHlophe]

Shunda never could have imagined this right here. never .. omarosa is tight AF. I'll smash on repeat for hours and days

[@MaximusSeneca]

omarosa was positioned on her knees and got got dissed like Roxy Hart in Chicago

[@francisdarkel1044]

Please respect your self!! Lady

[@Linda-dr4wq]

Personally I believe minorities need to be more supportive of her. I realize what she did but at this moment she is the only one who appears to be strong enough to stand up to Trump. I think Trump finally messed with the wrong person. We need to show her strength and be ready to protect her when Trump tries to bring her down. I totally believe she has the tea because she has said she felt she needed to cover her back. Call Omarosa whatever you want but she is not a stupid person. She's knows exactly what she is doing and she saw the writing on the wall with the others Trump has turned against.

[@scotchegg3419]

your the kind of stupid she is looking for.

[@deborahk7able]

15 years with HIM, Omarosa is just protecting her own ass and career. She knew, like all people of sense did he was a racist, before she started working with him. Omarosa is a sell out, who happens to now have goods on somebody we all of good moral character and sense hate, but she is not for the black people. I hope she brings him down and as far as I am concern she can go right along with him. Why, you say, again she IS A SELL OUT and knew she was hurting her people to get him elected and now she is suffering the fallout herself. KARMA IS A BITCH AND WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!!!

[@deborahk7able]

Housing Discrimination, The central park Five, His talking about women and mexican's.... but you didn't know!!! BULL $shiT!

[@normadehoag9124]

Traitor person cannot be trusted..we can make decisions on our own don’t need to tell otherwise , we can see, we can watch .

[@JTThomas82]

You're a dog if you are disloyal

[@natajean10]

Omarosa for president 2020