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NAACP Excludes President Trump From Convention, Breaking 116-Year Tradition

Leaders say Trump’s policies clash with the group’s mission to advance civil rights.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Elon Musk (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
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Overview

  • The NAACP announced it also will not invite Vice President J.D. Vance to its July 12–16 convention in Charlotte.
  • President Derrick Johnson accused Trump of signing executive orders that oppress voters and reverse federal civil rights protections.
  • The organization has filed lawsuits against the administration over efforts to block diversity, equity and inclusion programs and to reshape voting regulations.
  • White House spokesperson Harrison Fields characterized the NAACP’s stance as divisive and praised the president’s focus on national unity and economic growth.
  • Trump won about 16% of the Black vote in 2024, the highest share for a Republican candidate in decades despite clashes with civil rights advocates.