White House counselor Kellyanne Conway told NBC’s Geoff Bennet that President Donald Trump is similar to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because both men are victims of social injustice.

1. Until his assassination in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King fought against racism and injustice.

2. In contrast, Trump has fomented anti-Black racism since at least 1973. In 1973, Trump was by the Nixon administration for housing discrimination against Black-Americans.

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“Here’s the full quote:”

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“Kellyanne Conway was asked how Trump is observing #MLKDay and she answered by saying Martin Luther King would oppose Trump's impeachment. https://t.co/axTVCTC9XZ”

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