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August 29, 2016

Trump Under Fire for Politicizing Nykea Aldridge's Death
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On the campaign trail, Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism for
attempting to use the killing of Nykea Aldridge to appeal to African
Americans, writing on Twitter: "Dwayne Wade's cousin was just shot and
killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying.
African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!" He was met with immediate backlash
for politicizing Aldridge's death and misspelling Dwyane Wade's name in
the tweet. A message posted on Trump's Twitter account later offered
condolences to Wade and his family.


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