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Trump defends record at Black History event

At a White House Black History Month reception, Trump touted HBCUs and tax cuts as proof of progress, while Black lawmakers cited DEI rollbacks and safety-net cuts as evidence of harm.

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Feb 18, 2026
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President Donald Trump speaks during a Black History Month event in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Howard/AP)
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