Event Brief
Trump Lists Black 'Friends' at History Month Event
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Summary: Trump defends his record on race at a Black History Month reception, listing Black celebrities as friends.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Black History Month reception
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To defend his record on race and assert he is not a racist
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