dailyloe.com – Nick Cannon has sparked a viral debate with political comments made on his podcast. The entertainer discussed party history with guest Amber Rose, a known supporter of Donald Trump. His statements quickly spread across social media platforms.
Cannon claimed the Democratic Party was responsible for creating the Ku Klux Klan. He also stated Republicans were the party that freed enslaved people. These remarks were made on his show ‘Nick Cannon’s Big Drive’.
Historical experts label these claims as misleading and a long-circulating trope. The KKK’s founding in the 1860s involved some Democratic members. The party’s ideological composition shifted dramatically after the Civil Rights era.
Princeton historian Tera Hunter explained the mid-20th century realignment. She noted efforts to discredit the modern Democratic Party often ignore this shift. The current parties do not mirror their 19th-century counterparts.
Cannon clarified he does not subscribe to either major political party. He referenced a quote from W.E.B. Du Bois about a single ‘evil party’. Both he and Rose acknowledged holding some conservative personal views.
USA TODAY reached out to Cannon’s representatives for comment. No immediate response was received by the publication. The story highlights ongoing debates over historical narratives in politics.[]
Source: USA Today
