Overview

• Forbes published and quickly removed an article by Shaun Harper suggesting Trump could exploit a shooting incident to gain Black voter support.
• The piece was criticized for being offensive and racially insensitive, leading to an outcry on social media.
• Harper's article drew parallels between Trump's actions and historical Black civil rights figures, which many found inappropriate.
• Forbes' editorial policies and the lack of oversight for contributors came under scrutiny following the incident.
• Forbes Union and various journalists condemned the publication of the article, questioning its editorial integrity.