Depicting human beings as animals because of their race isn’t political discourse.

It’s not edgy. It’s not bold. It’s not “telling it like it is.”

It’s racism. Full stop.

And when it comes from the highest office, it doesn’t just offend. It gives permission. It signals. It tells millions of people what’s acceptable now.

Here’s what we know: Dehumanization always precedes violence. Always. This isn’t history—it’s pattern recognition.

The question isn’t whether this is wrong. We know it is.

The question is: What do we do when we see it?

Do we look away because it’s uncomfortable? Do we make excuses because of party loyalty? Do we normalize it because we’re exhausted?

Or do we say clearly: Not this. Not ever. Not in our name.

We don’t build a better future by tearing down the dignity of human beings. We don’t solve problems by dividing people into “us” and “them” based on the color of their skin.

Leadership isn’t about how much power you can grab. It’s about how you use it to lift people up.

This is the opposite.

I look forward to choosing leaders that are interested in uniting.