Overview

• The NAACP announced on June 16 that President Donald Trump will not be invited to its national convention in Charlotte, marking the first exclusion of a sitting president in the organization’s 116-year history.
• NAACP President Derrick Johnson accused Trump of signing executive orders that oppress voters, roll back federal civil rights protections and undermine democracy.
• The White House criticized the decision, accusing the NAACP of promoting 'hate and division' while praising the president’s efforts to unite the country.
• The move follows NAACP lawsuits challenging Trump administration policies, including efforts to cut funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and changes to voting regulations.
• The convention’s theme, 'The Fierce Urgency of Now,' will center on looming threats to civil rights and democratic institutions.