Yusef Salaam: Trump was the fire starter for everything that happened to us

NYC District 9 City Council candidate Yusef Salaam joins Morning Joe to discuss his candidacy, being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and Trump's refusal to apologize for calling for the death penalty for the Central Park Five.
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Yusef Salaam: Trump was the fire starter for everything that happened to us
#YusefSalaam #CentralPark5 #Trump

[@farangarris2598]

Such great man.his words are good and strong.He really did "over come". God is good.

[@jbundles6257]

The central park 5 should sue Donald Trump for defamation. I would!

[@cropcircle5693]

That would be extremely satisfying!

[@mile_high_topher]

New York has a 1 year statute of limitations.

[@RedLgb-df9ob]

@@mile_high_topher except when its Trump. KFC bloated Bragg doesnt seem to care.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@RedLgb-df9ob It's called tolling, statute paused while Trump was out of NY. Also, statutes aren't the same for every law. Are Trump's lawyers really so bad they can't argue in court the charges are beyond the statute of limitations? I thought he only hired the best people...

[@mile_high_topher]

@@RedLgb-df9ob Also, really enjoyed the casual racism. Though Trump seems to be bloated by McDonald's and KFC, so not really sure what your point is.

[@TTandLPA]

What a beautiful man! He’s doing good work and I hope he gets voted in!

[@deejay5102]

Trump is dead wrong in this situation and instead of being a "stand-up *man* and admit he *F'd up,* he continues to show his arrogance, his ignorance, and his _"I'm white and I say so privilege."_

[@luckydog7226]

I agree , DT looks amazing!

[@t.o.408]

@@luckydog7226 eww, time for an eye exam.

[@joycelynwilliams472]

Donald Trump is a stain on American they need to lock him up .heck lock them all up

[@bernardgagnon1626]

​@@luckydog7226 you're the perfect example to "there's one in every crowd"💩🤡

[@mk1st]

Who’s the “national pariah” now, eh Donald?

[@nicolem3616]

Unfortunately there’s still half of the country that still sees trump as their savior

[@massdistractions]

@@nicolem3616 It's less than that.

[@maz155.8]

Down with the trump company

[@mile_high_topher]

@@nicolem3616 WAY less than half.

[@mile_high_topher]

International pariah.

[@babybijou969]

“Those who have been closest to the pain, NEED a seat at the table.” - Yusef Salaam 💯‼️💙✌️

[@sumonjamal1653]

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” - Mahatma Gandhi 👍

[@newtonpeart8573]

Absolutely 100% correct lowlife trump need several yrs in Rikers to feel that sort of pain.

[@D.Salazar]

Let me just pause to comment on..."those who have been closest to the pain should have a seat at the table." Yes!! I recently watched Yusef on Alex Wagner, what an inspirational light 👏🏽 🙏🏽

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Respect for a better man than I am. He is so positive and trying to change things for the better. I was jailed for marijuana, and I became the monster after my time in jail. 30 years later, I am reclusive, don't talk to anyone have one friend and live with doors locked and storm shutters closed over every window. I would not lift a finger to help my community because I still blame every citizen for the laws I broke. I know its crazy, but this never wore off for me, and I don't think it ever will. I wish I lived where he is running for office so I could vote for him. And I want to congratulate him on overcoming far worse than what broke me.

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

I have you in my prayers.... 🫂

[@freedomfinder5196]

Thank you for your comment addressing the inequities and it’s impact on your life and likely, the lives of many, many others. May you find peace and ease. 💞

[@mckennasgold1]

I can't dispute a word you say here, because I have not walked in your shoes. But your words ring true, and good on ya for what you have said here. But at least you have probably the best account name on KZbin, for whatever that is worth.

[@1432b]

Love your handle!

[@cynthiamorgan7756]

I hear you my brother. I got out & worked my butt off trying to join society but am still being persecuted by my own son 43 yrs later. Has zero idea what I went through etc. Now, I am more reclusive & have no problem not speaking to people for days! Mike put it right, about just being able to do whatever. Not one of my family Ever asked what I did or experienced!😢

[@mypillowguy445]

Fast-forward 40 years and this young man is running for city council while Trump is running from E. Jean Carroll.

[@worldfilmhousetv]

Poetic justice!

[@flashflame4952]

And the stolen classified documents, and the insurrection and all his criminal activities.

[@ItstheCarolinashow]

Yes yes!

[@T-aka-T]

Touche! 😊👍

[@vonsuthoff]

​@@worldfilmhousetv ... You took the words from my mouth!

[@D.Salazar]

"Praying is talking to God. Meditation is listening to God." Powerful. For the Christians who think even yoga and meditation is evil... this...THIS is what I'm talking about!

[@gregraines8082]

Brave man.

[@gak2008]

"We are fighting for that dash between our birth and our death" - Yusef Salaam. Wow

[@mistercohaagen]

I can't imagine turning that much betrayal, anger and frustration into a positive outlook and good deeds. Yusef Salaam is superhuman.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

@@RedLgb-df9obNyet.

[@maximilianemusterfrau1265]

​@@RedLgb-df9ob Guilty of what? Of being Black? Guilty of you being a loser? Nope! Blame your own shame on yourself!

[@RedLgb-df9ob]

@@Zane_Zaminsky Da

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

Ooh I so agree... 🕯

[@ecurewitz]

@@RedLgb-df9ob there was evidence that proved his innocence. His record was expunged cause he’s innocent. They eventually found the guilty person

[@jeanrhode7223]

So much wisdom and truth--thank you Mr.Salaam--I will be contributing to your campaign. We need people like you in our government

[@estherfarris3802]

Don't only give money, but we must vote blue to rid our country of the stench of Donald trump and seaping through most Republicans sitting in those seats

[@sunkat2337]

Amazing person. So soft spoken but powerful words and experiences. I can't imagine him as a kid and what he went through.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Yeah what a shame that he got in trouble for going to the park at night with the specific intent to rob and physically harm innocent people.

[@Humphreedee]

How beautifully articulate this man is. I think voices like his are starting to rise above the verbal crud that has drowned out the sound of true liberty, justice, and understanding. WOW!!!

[@micheleconner5083]

He used his time in jail to get to where he is now. Believed in God and trusted Him to get through his tough time. He is proof that one can become stronger and better.

[@willielee5253]

It's one thing when your mother prays and another when God agrees with your mother.

[@kateuhler7803]

This man is amazingly strong. It is a TRAVESTY ans a SIN that anyone innocent is sent to jail in America. If I loved there, I'd vote for you Mr. Salaam!

[@cynthiamorgan7756]

There are thousands of innocents in American prisons! In the 90s they built hundreds of prisons & wrongfully locked up thousands!

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

He wasn't innocent. He's a smooth talking thug.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

What an amazing man. Perhaps there is hope for America and the world at large.

[@johnjones3079]

We need more people like Yusef who have real character in life.

[@macitaktas9478]

City Council? Brother.... you are POTUS material!

[@konradyearwood5845]

One step at a time. 😁

[@9UaYXxB]

What a magnificent orator this man is. Just brilliant gifts of articulation. His sense of purpose just radiates from him. I wish him ongoing success, and an ongoing opportunity to use his gifts.

[@newtonpeart8573]

I can't wait this man belongs in congress.

[@bootskanchelsis3337]

I wish I lived in his district just so I could vote for him.

[@leonblack2651]

You could move.

[@estherfarris3802]

You can support him by not voting for one republican

[@lisasmith5166]

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING HE IS A TRUE HONORABLE HERO. HOW GREAT THE WORLD WOULD BE WITH MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM.

[@Molly_W]

This gentleman is such a beautiful soul! So well spoken! God, I hope he wins his race! This world needs more good people just like Yusef Salaam! It's so heartbreaking what he and the others with him went through, but he sure has come out on top! I love it!

[@ast-og-losta]

He is who the US needs. Not a dictator want a be.

[@my.0224]

And mobster wannabe.

[@freedomfinder5196]

Respect for Mr Salaam. I hope he wins his race. We need more decent, brave men like him in government. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@MKhan-uv5kt]

Wow! What an inspirational individual! He has my utmost respect!

[@venugopalrao3597]

Salute Mr Yusef Salaam. A man who has come out stronger after the most grueling experience of his life. 30 years simply taken away by a most unjust system. Hope that more white Americans listen to this mature and intelligent man. For the country is deeply flawed and polarised even today.

[@KryMoore]

Imagine saying you did such a horrible thing and thinking you are going to go home after admitting to doing it.

[@valeriewhite141]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo Yusuf Salaam, a blessed soul & incredible gift for these times! 🫶🏻 - Sending good wishes for your political future!

[@j.477]

,,, respect n kudos from Berlin ...

[@MrJLCharbonneau]

“There’s more work to do.” Yes sir… We must end the three-fifths rule.🙌

[@monumentofwonders]

This is what a human being should be. He will go far. We need him.

[@Sanetaification]

I saw an interview with Mr. Salaam, and it broke my heart, hearing what they went thru.

[@dotmurphy7279]

And I wish him the best. May he win election and have a long successful service.

[@tvdubroolz]

Those were some very valuable words said.

[@terisabers2676]

I love him, wow!!!! Yusuf, dude, you are what any American should aspire to be.

[@liasosa4100]

So Powerful!!! What an impressive young man, I am so proud of what he has become. He shows strength of character and inner Peace. I wish him much success, he is what the country needs now to affect change in politics. Thank you Yusef Salaam!

[@lulubelica]

He didn't waste any of his time hating Trump. He just went right on to the main point of his mission, which obviously does not include low feelings. Amazing human being.

[@massdistractions]

Bring back the death penalty for those guilty of inciting an insurrection.

[@david4096]

Ha ha .you rite.

[@ecurewitz]

Sounds good to me

[@srichey444]

Yep!

[@tdrewman]

For a man that spend time in prison he talks so intelligently and eloquently than an ivy League educated Trump ever has that I can remember.

[@david4096]

Dump learnt his education in Russha .He went to putin,s puppit school.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Dr. MLK Jr. and Malcolm X both spent time in prison... 2 of the best speakers of any generation 😈 Mahatma Gandhi did prison time too for decades of activism. Nelson Mandela spent decades in prison in S. Africa, branded a 'terrorist' by the apartheid white supremacist powers... And he became S. Africa's first black president!

[@tonynunez6539]

Very good interview. Most MAGA Republicans and military conservatives belong in jail or mental institutions. It is shocking to see so many people support them. We need more people like him in power.

[@massdistractions]

Republicans got rid of mental institutions... their foresight is amazing.

[@johnishikawa2200]

Tony Nunez : The team that the swine with initials DJT was assembling around himself while in power exactly paralleled the hand picked gang of misfits , mediocrity , and criminals Hitler surrounded himself with . In his last days in the White House , Donny didn't do ANYTHING normally fitting a real President . All he did was play golf and watch tv , and Donny's agenda , his command to his minions and friends in Congress was , in those last days when he knew that he had lost the election " make me dictator ". This they tried . But unlike Germany in the 1930s , this is America . And the people here are WAY too smart and tuned in to let that happen here !

[@donnahill9676]

We feel the same about DEMs who voted for a man who is in obvious mental decline just because they were 'convinced' Trump is bad. We were safe under Trump. Now under Biden-either because he is compromised and aggressive countries are aware of this - or because he has cognitive issues, we are at risk of war, the World at risk of WWIII. DEMs ignore this fact though.

[@ecurewitz]

Because the people who support them also belong in mental institutions as well

[@indianoutlaw1313]

It's really shocking to see people believe a fake news station that puts out nothing but disinformation. Demacrats have destroyed America

[@spiralwoman3788]

Yusef Salaam is a gift to this world. I hope he wins!

[@flashflame4952]

We all need to donate to this man's campaign. Even $5.00 is good! He is amazing and strong.

[@aeroglyphe]

Yusef Salaam is a beautiful soul!

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

👍

[@phoenixpaquette9627]

Thank you, What a fine young Man

[@emmahardesty4330]

Thank you for surviving.. Stay in politics, Yusuf. America needs more intelligent, ethical, articulate people at all levels of government.

[@peanut2us]

If we do not clean up the quality of our life from the bottom-up and the top-down we will forever be in conflict with ourselves. We can do this if we follow the power of a good love.

[@maudeboggins9834]

Trump's full page ads in a few NY newspapers should have been enough to remove him from running for office. The man is odious his voters are even worse.

[@newtonpeart8573]

Yes all his voters should listen to this man but not a chance they are deplorables.

[@tonynunez6539]

Mr. Salaam should run for President.

[@vonsuthoff]

*Good to see Mr Salaam rising above his journey with a positive outcome. Use what you have learned to make this a better world for all! We wish you the best my friend.*

[@daydreamer0923]

Your words were so perfectly said. Thank you?

[@billiewilliams2584]

What an inspiration he is! To God be the Glory! More than a conqueror! An over comer!!!

[@craigwilkins3711]

Wow... Watch this guy

[@michelelane4662]

Thank you so much Sir for running for office. We need more of you running for office now. This man is exampling a survivor, not a victim. We are all victimized at times. Bringing awareness and staying true to yourself and morals that affect the greater good, is where I feel that this country should move towards. We have choices to make for the future. I pray for peace.

[@SondraBarrett]

what a brilliant wise man.... a blessing to us.

[@trixietoodle2909]

God Bless him ❤️ What a beautiful human

[@vickie-uq4gg]

Good luck on your new journey Mr Salaam.

[@tdrewman]

Sociopaths cannot admit their wrong. They'll just double down and blame somebody else.

[@newtonpeart8573]

Chris Christie said it he is a sociopath.

[@lindasue263]

I am speechless. I am not articulated enough to express my admiration for all FIVE!! I can never articulate my sadness for all Black & Brown Humans that are constantly being judged, harassed, beaten and murdered. I'm speechless yet heartened by your stance with integrity and love to make changes. I'm sure I didn't articulate my admiration correctly but please know, I stand with you!

[@dugsoif]

I wonder how many who has accused them will come out publicly and say they were sorry? 🤔 Hmm!

[@david4096]

Not one.

[@ecurewitz]

Very few. And criminal trump will never do so

[@tracevicente]

You were a vulnerable child who was manipulated by law enforcement and society as a whole, Yusef. Seeing you rise and act to lead is beyond inspiring. You will win.

[@tracevicente]

Great questions Jon Lemire. Much needed segment thank you.

[@louiseclark7967]

The Light of Truth and Justice shines in this young man...

[@LetsGoKINGBiden]

Good man! 15yr old being judged and served time for the crime he didn’t commit! The 5 should sue Dump for Defamation! We are the heroes of our story.

[@rahrahrobbbieee]

Yusef Salaam should be an inspiration to us all in our own way. Peace to him. 🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻

[@operator0017]

Sticks and stones may break my bones and words can lock you up for life, he has survived his plight and it has cleansed him 🙏🏼 may he stay true to his purpose and he will always find support

[@raydunn2582]

Intelligent, honest, well spoken, personable. Yusef Salaam for President?

[@jenniferhampton5171]

I hope this good man becomes a NY representative.

[@Missy714]

Yusef for Office!

[@London20258]

This man needs a platform far larger and more important than NYC Council. He needs to be in Congress.

[@mariejoseehuot4072]

Just such courage

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Yusef Salaam NYC Councilman sounds good look’s even better Wishing you a long successful tenure with the NYC.

[@SaddleInTheRain]

Beautiful man, wonderful, inspiring interview.

[@brentoniverson1020]

Yusuf Salaam 💪🏿

[@user-xh4ql9sl3m]

What a brillant Human being. Yusef for Pres. 🙏

[@johndowner2196]

For a man who has done so much wrong, Donald Trump is never man enough to apologize.

[@david4096]

Cheezus dont have to apologize.He is the kkk ,s Misiah.

[@dotmurphy7279]

Reminds me of what Sammy Davis Jr said. Paraphrase you won't be heard unless you're inside the tent instead of outside yelling.

[@mikequinlivan8842]

Man…I did 22 hours in county jail for a stupid fight I started. At age 41! And I was so…stressed. The shame of it happening was stupendous. To see this man going to actual prison at such a young age, and come out of there with such Grace is amazing. Just amazing

[@normancooper2762]

You are extremely articulate, brother!

[@erikpeterson25]

Good man 👍...best wishes 👏

[@maximilianemusterfrau1265]

This man stands in row with the TN3, with Rep. Warnock and so many upcoming young people of colour in politics. Accompanied by so many smart Gen Z democratic politicians.

[@helenbrown3337]

Now that's a good man..❤ God bless you

[@newtonpeart8573]

This man should be in Congress period!!!!

[@Diana-jx1ju]

Wonderful man!

[@d20audioediting]

Imagine worshipping that twice impeached toddler 😆

[@elsie900]

What a voice for truth. It would be an honor to vote for a candidate like this, for any office. America's best, standing up to America's worst.

[@ronaldharding3927]

This man's story is one of 100s of 1000s told in the South. Beatings, lynching, gunshots...I'm reminded of a story told of a black man wrapped in log chain and drowned in the French Broad river in Cocke Co, TN. The deputy said, "That's just like a n____r to steal more chain than he could swim away with." Or the young man who dared look at a white woman in MS who was beaten to death, or my friend's son who was shot to death in Meridian, MS in the early '60s. They were imprisoned for things they didn't do, castrated in the woods by Klansmen and killed in various inhumane ways after being tortured. I'm glad this man made it, but a lot of my friends and acquaintances didn't. It was very dangerous for me as well, a white man who spoke/speaks for parity for all regardless of ethnicity (there's only one race, the human one, with all its different and beautiful expressions).

[@saamegan2985]

What a beautiful man (and panel). Praying is talking to God, Meditating is listening for the answer! From Australia I ask, please America support this man .

[@kathycooke5849]

Maybe that death penalty should apply to himself because he is broken every law there is.

[@valbehan9571]

I hope Yusef Salaam runs for federal office someday!

[@veronicalaville1329]

Thank you for being there for us

[@guyanaking8778]

Love brother stay safe and strong

[@RealJackHQ]

Holy COW that was powerful. Yusef, go get ‘em man!!!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊

[@veronicalaville1329]

Thank you for talking for us

[@shawnwhite10007]

Blessings, Dr. Yu. Win!🇺🇸

[@gingercook7944]

what a wonderful inspiration.......

[@merrymoll6101]

All of these beautiful people, men and women, who have been so horribly wronged...I am so proud that they are the future of the United States.

[@mmmsunshine5367]

Excellence- the human spirit is amazing.

[@babybijou969]

Yusef, is a *beautiful* robust soul 🤩

[@LongBeachHuntington]

Those who have had everything given to them will never advocate for the common man.

[@CodeGrayHere]

I wish this guy's name was on my next ballot. I love that he published that ad on trump's indictment day! 👏👏👏

[@lukeoliver6488]

Narcissists never own their mistakes, and Cheeto Jesus has enough of them to fill 1 million encyclopedias.

[@CoreyANeal2000]

That's why you should never hire one as a journalist. They'd rather continue on then tell the truth.