U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has used the tragic death of Dwyane Wade‘s cousin to boost his political campaign. Nykea Aldridge was shot and killed on Friday afternoon as she was caught between crossfire outside of a school in Chicago's south side. She was pushing her child, a three week old baby at the time. The family has said the child wasn't injured. Here is the tweet:
Dwyane Wade's cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2016
Many believed that the Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. presidential election used this tragic event to his advantage in campaigning to try and win votes from African-American voters. He didn't console the family at all in their period of mourning. Other people also pointed out that he didn't spell Wade's first name right, but it now has been fixed.
My condolences to Dwyane Wade and his family, on the loss of Nykea Aldridge. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2016
Maybe Dwyane coming back to his hometown of Chicago was a good idea, so he can console his family and represent his hometown at the same time.
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