NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 19: People take part in a protest against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, on March 19, 2016 in New York City. People protest against Trump’s policies which threaten the Immigration system and many of the Latino, Black, LGBT, Muslim, and other communities. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty ImagesHave you noticed the lone black man holding support signs at President Trump rallies? He calls himself ‘Michael the Black Man’ and tells a Chicago radio station he’s proud to be there.
According to CNN, his real name is Maurice Simonette. So far, the Trump camp has not commented on why the man is featured in most of the shots of President Trump.
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