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Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, trolled GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for his previous feedback about “Black jobs” throughout her speech at a Friday rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston.

The clothier and philanthropist took the stage forward of Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated appearance at the event to express her support for Harris’ presidential bid.

Knowles started her speech by celebrating the vitality from the huge crowd, saying, “This is what you call Houston proud!”

She then mirrored on what it was like elevating her kids within the Texas metropolis.

“I am honored to be back in Houston tonight, the city where my girls got their voices,” she mentioned.

“I’ve been so blessed in my life to have many careers, many Black jobs. But I have said before, the best job that I’ve ever had is being a mother,” she continued.

Tina Knowles is photographed on Oct. 8, 2024, in New York City.
Tina Knowles is photographed on Oct. 8, 2024, in New York City.

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Knowles’ “Black jobs” comment was, after all, a jab at Trump. The Republican had shocked observers again in June when he referred to “Black jobs” throughout a debate towards President Joe Biden, who had been his social gathering’s presumptive 2024 nominee for the White House earlier than Harris took his place atop the Democrat ticket.

At that debate, Trump was taking purpose at Biden’s border insurance policies, claiming, with out proof, that “millions of people” crossing into the U.S. are taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs.”

The Republican’s remarks had been broadly ridiculed, fueling numerous memes and jokes on social media about what a “Black job” may be.

“I asked myself, did I get the job because I was Black, or was it a Black Job?” somebody joked on the time on X, previously Twitter.

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Beyoncé and fellow Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland later appeared onstage at Friday’s rally.

The two delivered transferring speeches declaring their help for Harris and her working mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

“I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Beyoncé mentioned onstage, later including, “For all the men and women in this room, and watching around the country, we need you.”

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