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How Nicki Minaj Might Become the New Candace Owens, Unpacking Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Against Black America, The Lasting Impact of All of Trump’s Potentially Dangerous Policies, Highlights From Fani Willis’ Fiery Testimony, Trump Admin to Use ‘Monthly Quota’ Targeting Naturalized Citizens, Highlights from Trump’s End of Year Address, DOE’s Civil Rights Office Is Mostly Serving White Students Under Trump and Even More Political News

From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here’s the latest in political news from The Root.

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From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here’s the latest in political news!

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MAGA’s New Darling vs. MAGA Dropout: How Nicki Minaj Might Become the New Candace Owens

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In this week alone, the CEO of Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk, unexpectedly sat down for interviews with two famous Black women who couldn’t be more different from each other. Candace Owens has prided herself on being a devout conservative with strong ties to President Donald Trump…but after this week, many believe Nicki Minaj is trying to take her MAGA spot.

– Phenix S Halley

How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans

US President Donald Trump attends a press conference during the 76th NATO Summit in the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25th, 2025. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

They say the first hundred days of a presidency are about building legacy and enacting tangible, positive change folks can feel — not hyper-fixating on settling the score by the nation’s Commander in Chief. But it seems President Donald Trump’s mission has shifted from governing to good ol’ “get-back,” leaving Black America to wonder when official policy became just another word for retribution.

– Angela Wilson

The Lasting Impact of Trump’s Attack on Black America in 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. During the ceremony, Trump recognized the first 13 service members to receive the recently established Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM), which recognizes service members supporting Customs and Border Protection on the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The Trump presidency arrived as a shock to many Black Americans, and to be honest, the aftershock never quite stopped. At one time, it felt impossible for things to get worse than 2020, yet this administration has unleashed a more volatile national climate that has left a lasting impact on the Black community, violence and unrest included.

– Asheea Smith

Trump Just Ramped Up His Immigrant Deportation Plans to a Scary Degree

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 13: U.S. President Donald Trump smiles from the field before the 126th America’s Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. The teams are competing for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, with President Trump attending the rivalry for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ahead of the new year, President Donald Trump already has big plans regarding his mass deportation policy. Now, naturalized citizens have will be subjected to targeted attacks in order to meet a monthly quota, according to a new report. And it has the potential to change the way we interpret the U.S. Constitution.

– Phenix S Halley

Biggest Takeaways from Trump’s Grumpy Christmas Address to Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 17: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump would be “addressing the country about all of his historic accomplishments over the past year, and maybe teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year, as well.” (Photo by Doug Mills – Pool/Getty Images)

With only days until it’s officially Christmas, President Donald Trump handed out one final present to the American people: a 20-minute-long address blaming Democrats and toting his “impeccable” record so far in his second term. The president stood in front of a cozy fireplace and tree garlands inside the White House during the Wednesday (Dec. 17) speech as he boasted about the “progress” he’s been making for the country.

– Phenix S Halley

How Trump’s Department of Education Is Letting Down Black Students — Out Loud

379693 04:Students wear t-shirts that read inspirational messages during class at “Knowledge is Power Program” (KIPP) Academy October 4, 2000 in The Bronx, New York. Inspirational messages are worn and also posted all over the classrooms and hallways to serve as a reminder of their continual success. The Knowledge Is Power Program educates 200 middle-school students, mostly poor black and Latino neighborhood children, housed in a hallway on the fourth floor of a regular Bronx public schooI. Because of strict discipline where each student gets two hours of homework a night and a regular school day runs nine-and-a-half-hours, including Saturdays and throughout the summer, test scores are the highest in the Bronx. Governor George Bush of Texas, where another KIPP school is run, singled out KIPP for praise during his presidential debate against Vice President Al Gore. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)

Students of color are disproportionately bullied at school. That’s why the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights was tasked with investigating and bringing justice and peace to Black students across the country. But while the office has investigated nearly dozens of civil rights cases over the last three years– according to ProPublica— under President Donald Trump, this number looks a lot different.

– Phenix S Halley

When Atlanta DA Fani Willis’ Latest Testimony Went Left

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 01: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. The hearing is to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the case because of a relationship with Nathan Wade, special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Alex Slitz-Pool/Getty Images)

It’s been over a year since Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis’ racketeering case against President Donald Trump completely fell apart. Now, Willis is being formally investigated over her allegedly mishandling of the historic trial, but she’s clearly not going down without a fight.

– Phenix S Halley

These Young Leaders Prove America’s ‘Wait Your Turn’ Political Era Is Dead

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: U.S. Rep Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks during a rally held by Congress members in support of detained Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi in front of the State Department on April 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Mahdawi, a legal U.S. resident, was detained on March 8 during a US citizenship interview and is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday where a judge will determine if he will be deported or released. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Young folks’ response to the slow-motion crawl of American politics has been to step up to the table and make their own plate. In 2025, Gen Z and Millennial leaders have been exploding onto the political scene, and given President Donald Trump’s second term, there’s been a demand for more fresh faces and new ideas in formal government.

– Phenix S Halley

How Black America is Building Wealth and Preserving History Despite Challenging Times

WASHINGTON, D.C.- APRIL 4: A statue of olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving a black power salute is exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, April 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. President Trump has said he will be reviewing Smithsonian exhibits for bias against American values. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

Black folks, it’s easy to feel discouraged in a world like today’s– where political violence and anti-Black policies are championed. But we also know Black Americans are some of the most resilient people on the planet! And no matter what, we’re going to find a way to support our own.

– Phenix S Halley

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