Nightline: NAACP Shatters 116-Year Tradition by Excluding President Trump from National Convention

Last updated: June 16, 2025 11:01 pm

Mujeeb Osman 10 months ago

Chicago – June 16, 2025

The NAACP announced on Monday that it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks the first time in the organization’s 116-year history that it has decided to exclude a sitting president.

Derrick Johnson, the president of the NAACP, made the announcement during a press conference, stating that Trump’s actions have been harmful to the group’s mission.

“This decision is not about political parties,” Johnson explained. “Our goal is to promote civil rights, and the current president’s actions have made it clear that he is working to take away those rights.”

The White House has not responded to a request for comment.

In recent months, the NAACP has filed several lawsuits against President Trump.

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With 26 years of journalism experience across Urdu and English newspapers, he has built a reputation for thoughtful, community-focused reporting. Mujeeb Osman previously served as the Chicago in-charge of The Muslim Observer, where he covered local, national, and international issues impacting diverse communities. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories. His work reflects a deep interest in immigration issues, public policy, and American politics, areas he has followed closely throughout his career. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories that illuminate the challenges and perspectives shaping today’s public discourse.