National Association of Black Journalists Co-Chair Steps Down After Trump Interview
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah is stepping down as co-chair of the upcoming National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago, she announced in a Tuesday tweet.
The NABJ24 convention will host Trump for a moderated Q&A session hosted by Fox News’ Harris Faulkner, ABC News’ Rachel Scott and Semafor’s Kadia Goba, according to a report.
“To the journalists interviewing Trump, I wish them the best of luck,” she wrote on Twitter. “For everyone else, I’m looking forward to meeting and reconnecting with all of you in the Windy City.”
I have decided to step down as co- chair from this year’s #NABJ24 convention in Chicago.
To the journalists interviewing Trump, I wish them the best of luck.
For everyone else, I’m looking forward to meeting and reconnecting with all of you in the Windy City. #nabj
— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) July 30, 2024
She also noted that she was not involved in the decision making process that led to the Trump Q&A.
“While my decision was influenced by a variety of factors, I was not involved or consulted with in any way with the decision to platform Trump in such a format,” she wrote.
NEWS
Former President Trump will be attending the National Association of Black Journalists Convention.
Trump will sit for a moderated Q & A with
ABC’s @rachelvscott
Fox News Channel’s @HARRISFAULKNER
Semafor’s @kadiagoba pic.twitter.com/1fwV4jcnu0— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 30, 2024
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