By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-former-nfl-player-tout-support-for-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Former NFL player tout support for Trump Politics Aug 24, 2020 10:37 PM EDT Former football star Herschel Walker was one of several African Americans to speak during the Republican National Convention on Monday night. Walker defended the president against those who call him a racist. Watch Walker’s remarks in the player above. “It hurts my soul to hear the terrible names that people call Donald,” Walker said in prepared remarks. “The worst one is ‘racist.’ I take it as a personal insult that people would think I would have a 37-year friendship with a racist.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Former football star Herschel Walker was one of several African Americans to speak during the Republican National Convention on Monday night. Walker defended the president against those who call him a racist. Watch Walker’s remarks in the player above. “It hurts my soul to hear the terrible names that people call Donald,” Walker said in prepared remarks. “The worst one is ‘racist.’ I take it as a personal insult that people would think I would have a 37-year friendship with a racist.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now