Trump used the commencement of Black History Month to congratulate Frederick Douglass, whom the new president said “has done an amazing job” and “is being recognized more and more.”
It’s heartening to learn that the famous abolitionist, who died 122 years ago, is gaining notoriety in America, and may soon eclipse the following exemplary Americans whom Trump has commended for doing “an amazing job.
1. Miss Rhode Island.
Congratulations to Miss Rhode Island on winning the Miss USA contest. She did an amazing job.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2012
2. Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Just left Liberty University. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr.& his father have done an amazing job...great school & the students were fantastic
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2012
3. Seth MacFarlane.
.@SethMacFarlane will be a great Oscar host. He did an amazing job at my @ComedyCentral roast.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2012
4. The FBI Press Office.
The @FBIPressOffice, police & others are doing an amazing job. How genius was it putting together that tape?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 19, 2013
5. Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White.
.@danawhite - You have done an amazing job - I am proud to have been there at the very beginning!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2014
6. Fox News Host and Trump cuddle blankie Sean Hannity.
Congratulations to @seanhannity on his great ratings and ratings increase as reported by the @AP today. Amazing job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2016
7. His son, Eric Trump.
.@EricTrump did an amazing job raising money for @StJude with his @EricTrumpFDN event featuring @LisaLampanelli. Watch http://t.co/ttgMBDuI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2012
Given the extraordinary company Douglass keeps in Trump’s imagination, Trump should ask him to join the administration as a senior adviser, alongside Steve Bannon, Jared Kushner, and other high-achieving eminences.