Yusef Salaam reacts to Donald Trump's second indictment

[@North-of-the-49th]

It's so poetic to see Dr. Yusef Salaam talking about this. Much respect to you sir. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

[@letebrhanambaye2155]

We Love you so much we respect you you're right and we need you

[@buckiesmalls]

A man that should be full of anger and despair, with every right to be.. Is now this.. Respect.

[@susanford2388]

Yusef Salaam is such a gentlemen, calm & polite despite the topic upon which he speaks - Donald Trump. Bravo Mr. Salaam for your eloquence.

[@nowshipping]

I get what you are trying to say, but I’m sure you also must know how it “sounds” and what it implies about other young black men. Why emphasize only those things? Not trying to make you feel bad but just may want to think about it.

[@nickpaz9113]

@@nowshipping don’t hurt your brain

[@kathymaeve]

@@nowshipping Explain it to me??

[@STXJRB17]

@@nowshipping Sort of what Biden said about Obama in 2007. "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man." Most libs are racist and don’t even realize it.

[@larindanomikos]

​@@nowshippingI understand what you are saying. Like why wouldn't he be. It's hard to try and show support for another community and recieve such criticisms when you are well meaning. But these are the kind of compliments you give to a child.

[@barbaramccoy7261]

This man is showing the world his true moral life and hope he gets elected

[@DezzaBibb]

Not for nothing, but compared to his friend Corey Wise, he had it easy.

[@sparkle3000]

What an eloquent speaker. You have my support and my vote Mr. Yusef Salaam. Pat Lynch who was foaming at the mouth, calling these young men animals was disgusting. Pat Lynch owes you a public apology. He quit, excuse me, retired early bc he refused to apologize. Please vote!

[@edwinagray4373]

Well.... his name was Lynch.

[@dsthorp]

Dr. Yusef Salaam, best to you!

[@margaretgray4170]

Trump is so entitled until he has never been held accountable for his criming! He has gotten away for years! Be careful how you treat others! Justice ⚖️ matters!

[@SidewalkCitizenLA]

I have followed and prayed for this man and his friends since the original case. Would love to have him in Congress, I hope he succeeds!

[@Crazycatlady71]

He definitely, has a bright and promising political future. We need to elect him on the federal level should he decide to move up the political ladder. Much admiration and respect to him. What a brilliant and gentle soul.

[@BeckyG-ip2ns]

I love watching Yusef. Unfortunately, he is right. I hope he does run for public office. We need to hear his voice on a national level.

[@sallyj4209]

NYC Council isn't a federal or State position. It's just for the City of New York

[@karenjohannessen8987]

@@sallyj4209 It *_is_* a first step. Please vote!

[@emilerose1424]

@@sallyj4209 I heard of a fellow who was just a real estate developer in the City of New York--never held any office of public responsibility or caring. Never showed any charity or concern beyond self. Yet millions of people recklessly elevated him to the most powerful person in the world.

[@sallyj4209]

@@emilerose1424 Name one single thing a politician of public responsibility ever did, short of social security or the past 78 years. Democrats are all liars living off the past, trying to take credit for Franklin D Roosevelt from 1945. That's almost as pathetic as a Republican taking credit for Abraham Lincoln.

[@reggiemartin2846]

​@@sallyj4209that's all right he's got to start some where he will do good he paid his dues

[@diegooland1261]

Thanks for covering this angle. So true.

[@annakingry9157]

He is being treated unfairly. He should already be in jail. They are being much too lenient on him. The young lieutenant who showed something to his friends went to jail immediately.

[@Americasinertia]

Because they have nothing. Nothing worse than the current corrupt POTUS

[@GOLDEN_ROGER118]

80% of the world 🌍 population support Russia ❤️ fact 💯✅

[@Mari-oe6te]

Exactly

[@jujubluedot]

Yusef has grown into o an intelligent eloquent speaking person who can help our underserved communities. Go Salaam!

[@jeanmariejankovich1454]

Best wishes Dr. Salaam in your political endeavors! We need to have one judicial system for all and no more special treatment for the wealthy and elite!

[@artoffderidikulous3009]

I agree, he is being treated unfairly, anyone else would have h a d their passport confiscated and would already be rotting in jail.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Oh Yusef Salian I’m sure you will be elected Thank you for making our world a better place

[@lisagomley]

He has more class and integrity than Trump could ever dream of.

[@TrumanSparx]

Yup, quite the contrast! A real man with integrity who knows what persecution is vs a whiny trust fund baby that has never seen consequences for his lifelong commitment to greed and cruelty.

[@bigdurk7761]

He is really going to be disappointed when Trump is president again ❤

[@suehowie152]

​@@bigdurk7761In your dreams

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

​@@bigdurk7761 Trump lost by 7 million votes in 2020 and his candidates did terrible in the midterms.😂

[@user-fp2mv1dt1y]

@bigjerk7761…lock him up 😂

[@iouel]

It's worth remembering how unfairly he treated five young teens!!! POOR LITTLE BABY!!!

[@missindependent179]

This man is a hero, and much respect to you sir. You are an inspiration to all. The years you suffered in prison for your innocence is unimanginable Mr. Salaam. All because of Trumps racism. I wish you nothing but the best in all your future endeavors sir.

[@emilerose1424]

The time the Exonerated Five served in prison wasn't because of Donald Trump. It was because of crooked criminal police, an irresponsible, reckless district attorney, a careless judge and non-discerning jury. May they all see the consequences of their flaws.

[@c.s.440]

Hes a racist communist Dictator. But given that you worship that you clearly know that already. Trump was never a racist. But you are one clearly

[@lupemerrit]

He makes me proud to be an American.

[@susanford2388]

Correction. Trump's fourth run. Trump ran as an independent in 2000.

[@davidcohen7106]

🦆Chicago has some of the strictest gun control policies in the country. BLM has never invested in these communities, Chicago isn't going to get any better with the leaders they're electing.. 50 people shot this weekend leaving 19 dead. How is this even possible? You have the strictest gun laws in the country. Oh wait, your laws only affect the law abiding citizen.

[@Samantha-lg1bw]

He wasn't actually on the ticket in 2000. He didn't take it past the exploratory stages.

[@jeffs6090]

@Samantha He's not officially on any ticket right now either, but he's still running. A run is a run at any stage.

[@Mary-gp9qk]

3 strikes, he's out. He gets in, I stop voting. TRUMP FOR PRISON!

[@Mary-gp9qk]

​@@jeffs6090 running from law. trump's done.

[@robbraden3266]

More people need to hear this story.

[@carolynlanham3170]

Hats off to Yusef. I hope his friends came through it whole.

[@marvinlloyd9970]

Well I know of one Cory who's my neighbor and he's doing quite well.

[@jenniferliuzzo3547]

What a wonderful man

[@sharonneal8643]

Great reporting Katie!!!

[@MrBlueskyice]

Your story, your experience is power & powerful! Please, just don't become another politician! Let your story and your message lead you to bring real results to your community 🙏✊🏽🙏

[@emilerose1424]

Amen! May Yusef Salaam use his experience to do justice and stay on the straight and narrow path to build the communities that need him--not bilk them like so many do.

[@michaelmagaw6870]

Trump is nothing more than a infomercial

[@miltonmccarroll5430]

He's a con man lying shyster

[@AnointedSong]

More like a disinfomercial

[@trishonya]

TRump Steaks!

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

​@@trishonya Trump NFTs 😂

[@jennifertreller3729]

What is he advertising? Corruption is good! Greed is good! Misogyny is good! Is Don is good!

[@aynos629]

I wish you all the best Yusef Salaam! that is a beautiful name which is going to attract many votes!

[@gbuddy80]

Justice is needs to work, because the optics around this points to favoritism or "unfair" to others😶

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

I wish this man the very best, may he win the office he's running for!!

[@silencedogood7297]

You are an honorable man. I urge you to run for and serve in government to change laws.

[@rubyclark7595]

Well spoken

[@Karen-hl8hq]

Sir, I wish I could vote for you. All good blessings.

[@briancase6180]

Elect this guy. Hrs intelligent, well -spoken, and can help us attain a more perfect union.

[@Bobby_Digital37]

I hope this man gets elected to office and Donald Trump goes to prison for the rest of his life. That would be poetic justice even though it’s justice that’s very late.

[@annmoore8696]

I could listen to him all day long! I hope he Runs For Office! ⚖️

[@yvonnelewis4888]

My heart hurts for what this man and so many others, who are falsely accused, have had to go through. Through no fault of their own. This man has incredible insight & wisdom from what life has cruelly handed to him, he has made the best of it. I wish him, the other men who were also falsely convicted, and the many many others out there, who have endured the same, the very best for the rest of their lives. It is the very least that they deserve.

[@Craftalyticalrants]

Dr Salaam is an amazing, eloquent and knowledgeable speaker. I'm so grateful he mentioned others, like Kalif Browder, who have also been subjected to the awful side of institutional racism.

[@Jj-mn2nz]

👂 Speak brother truth well spoken 👍 FACT

[@sandydavis4022]

😎😎😎 much respect sir 🥰🥰🥰

[@priscillarobb647]

I hope you will win Dr. Salaam.🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@kat5778]

Actually, Yusef has the ultimate political experience.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Yes

[@Sarcasticron]

What a beautiful man. I wish I could vote for him! And there are so many others like him, who've gone through what he did or similar, for the same reason.

[@kirstengrau1]

To be so calm and with words without any hateful sentense or namecalling shows how great a person Yusef Salaam is. You are very special, Yusef, togethere with so many others who was so badly treated. May all love and happines find your way

[@ernestmastiwonga7]

Good for you for not letting this story stay buried. Let's hope karma visits Trump.

[@gregmonks]

Trump sounds more like Gollum every day. "My documentses . . . my precious . . . "

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Ha! Too Funny!!!

[@thelovelycamille528]

"Keep your nasty saladses. I want Big Macses"

[@ladyhonor822]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 💐💖

[@ladyhonor822]

GO ARMY GO NAVY MARINES... ❤

[@discerningtruth6848]

Its unfortunate the five young men had to endure during a pivotal time of lives was both horrifying and humiliating. They'll never get back, the period of time as teenagers, going to the prom, dating, graduating from high school..etc. What they've had to endure in their lives and to come out on the other side...in the right standing....should be commend. The recommendations are to help the disenfranchised and the downtrodden of our society as well. Thank you for using his platform to support them while in the throws of fire to put out their flames. 😊

[@user-fp2mv1dt1y]

Respect to you sir

[@pbuck19baseball]

The fact that America has the goods on Trump, and he's allowed to remain free is a serious issue. This is one of the many reasons why there are Americans that have no faith in the system that is supposed to be for all.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

I’m sorry for your troubles or any bodies struggles with our justice system. Sadly it’s still the best even sadder is the special treatment #45 receiving he should have been behind bars years ago.

[@karenanson]

I was just thinking about this guy and this whole incident. F Trump💩, Pure Evil. I’m sooo glad Yusef is able to rise now! 🥰

[@Americasinertia]

Communist blue sheep don't know what evil is, supporting a blue haired traitor with the same crimes and worse crimes than trump. It's hilarious gotta love that communist blue sheep ignorance/hypocrisy

[@aa697]

The kid is pure class.

[@EJWash57]

Makes the clown look so very, very small - yet evil.

[@askapk]

Its always interesting to see how the recist trump supporters spin every story into something else.

[@sgrvtl7183]

DUH base…..

[@askapk]

Racist*

[@gloriagruca8290]

Doctor I sense sincerity and honor. We need more leaders like you. Best of luck in your political endeavors.

[@ginawagner6956]

This man is much too kind. I, on the other hand am EXCITED to know the Orange Monster will soon be in an orange suit! 😂

[@baptiste19699691]

A wonderful person needs more inspirational people in office like him

[@rgwak]

t'rump: "Biden is using the DoJ against his political opponents! Unfair!" Also t'rump: "I will stop at nothing to make sure Hillary, Biden, and any in my way is put in jail!" 🤔🤣

[@buckiesmalls]

Right.. I have only heard Biden mention trumps name once.. Not saying it hasn't been more.. But "WhatAbout Biden" is literally mentioned every time I hear trump speak.

[@saskiamoni1417]

Yusef Salaam you are having the last laugh 😂

[@williamcarter9066]

400 yrs later we've withstood it all and nothing is more important than your own dignity and Mr. Salaam battle tested bent but not broken that's how black people roll and will continue to roll as well as prosper !!

[@hapiphace6444]

This man , Mr Salaam is a hero. God bless.

[@helenvislosky1064]

Good luck to you young man.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Thank you Mr Salaam, your run for office. A strong stand for Justice 🇺🇸👍💯

[@frankcarone3769]

salami is a twit like just like joe biden

[@carlosthorne9569]

I am so proud of you Yusef you are my hero!

[@tye958]

I wish I could vote for him but I'm in a totally different state 💁🏽

[@gilenasimons7081]

Bless Mr Salaam and may he win his political race. The world will benefit. Amen. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

Thank you

[@reggiemartin2846]

He ain't going to apologize he's totally beyond human

[@deonna9100]

🎯

[@dragonflybabe7524]

Wow how 😔 I am so sorry this happened to you and your friends. I pray KARMA GRABS tRUMP hard. 🙏

[@paperbagbrown1326]

Thanks Dr Salaam.

[@debralizborres2589]

HE'S SUCH A "GENTLEMAN"! RESPECTABLE AND AN INTELLECT!

[@vincentmoore9029]

Love this brother

[@deonna9100]

YESSIR😉

[@baptiste19699691]

You need to run for president and run against Trump

[@reprieveyouth8388]

He's speaking the reality that most people have no idea about but they're ALWAYS judging us while walking witn pure privilege.

[@thorax9997]

speaking of reality you fascist leftoids are enabling slavery in our modern day society again. it is astonishing the sheer depths you are willing to go too

[@David..832]

Baby's lives matter

[@yvonnelewis4888]

So true, I think “entitled” about covers their thinking.

[@gilenasimons7081]

I tell people to vote with every breath they take. Vote values and goals always. Amen. 🇬🇧

[@timothyhawkins53]

How this is accepted that our justice system works is up to the jury and judge being unbiased. And not leaning towards someone's reputation or standings. To have bias tendencies. It will be all in the jurors and judges hands on how Trump cases turn out. With the amount of evidence I heard and if it was someone else I see guilty. But seeing that it's Trump my judgement applies to him as well. GUILTY

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

I like Presidents that don't use the office to avoid the law.

[@gwen3010]

It is so very sad that we show the difference between the rich and the poor every single day!😥

[@zxys001]

these politicians and people of power and wealth keep showing us they are above the law.

[@lisawilliamson5012]

Inspiring! I wish Yusef Salaam success.

[@gloriastormborn4562]

So unfair. Disgusting how law treats all different

[@kateuhler7803]

Color of our skin OR size of our bank account!!!!

[@ladyhonor822]

AMEN PHILADELPHIA USA🇺🇲🕊️

[@studiokazuyo]

I am too wondering, how come Trump sent to the prison cell when he was arrested. How come?

[@fuzzybuzzwords587]

Karmic debt is the one debt that DonaId cannot avoid having to pay.

[@David..832]

Karma is a conspiracy theory

[@lashaydavis8593]

Wow Dr Saleem is a powerful and poetic man. GOD BLESS HIM. ❤️ I hope he wins for city council. He is what this country needs especially the city of New York.

[@joycefairfield9102]

I would be proud to vote for Yusef Salaam. You will be a great elected servant.

[@nancychace8619]

Much respect. The only thing I would caution him on would be to avoid stereotyping all white people as being so mercenary and lacking as Trump. In my experience this is a common mistake. It derives from anger and frustration, sometimes justified, but not always. It only adds fuel to division within our country instead of focusing on that which brings us together. He sounds like a good guy. Wish him good luck.

[@LorraineTapper]

I listened to this very carefully. He didn't stereotype all white people.

[@gloriabrisco2810]

Hit dog hollering...but ok!!!

[@sallyj4209]

Since when did putting a full page ad in a newspaper, make one public enemy of blacks accused of a crime

[@davidcohen7106]

And the Dixie Chick's came back a couple years later and won 5 Grammys including Album of the year.

[@davidcohen7106]

Imagine being a bootlicker for megacorps and thinking you're the "resistance".

[@gw6496]

Well said👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽

[@mypelagic4926]

Run for President Yusef, you have my vote!

[@pegxyz]

Trump should be denied the ability to run for president

[@harryshriver6223]

I really hope he is elected to office, good luck Yusef and I hope you can be the agent for change that you see for yourself. Good luck with your political run for office.

[@harryshriver6223]

@Steve Bee well for Trump it will be his first term in prison, they will choose for him whether he will have to serve state or federal time. Trump for prison 2024!

[@amircruz9161]

Double standard no doubt.

[@thebluearrow8996]

And to think, karma isn't even done with Trump yet. Or his followers. They will be paying off the debt for some time to come.

[@Poisonwc]

I certainly hope so.

[@winstonsmith6607]

Bad karma?? Like what you people did to Tara Reade? You protected Brandon, sure. But at what cost?

[@thebilboshow168]

Pretty sure Karma is warming up for the people who keep taking kids to Drag Shows.

[@David..832]

Karma is a conspiracy theory

[@miltonmccarroll5430]

They can't pay that debit

[@abdonsantella7569]

Hey Trump don't do the crime if you can't do the time!!!

[@vwedeagboro-jimoh6556]

😆

[@miltonmccarroll5430]

The oppression of prison is what he asking for

[@lincolnbuggs]

Truth to fix

[@ronn.6876]

Trump also didn't have to pay bond.

[@amandasookhoo6845]

Wow soso happy for him💖💖👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@loyi-kyong]

Such s sad story but how he has turned it around. God bless him abundantly and all his work as he is now where he was meant to be. Huge congratulations.

[@amelialee-smith4269]

That, and it's coming right back home