Didn't say, 'Thank You, for doing what would be done for any American,' or something. If this was just normal, why would a public thank you, from a black rapper be so important?

https://news.yahoo.com/full-story-tr...161654472.html
The tensions and drama behind the scenes of Trump's campaign to free rapper A$AP Rocky
Hunter Walker White House Correspondent,Yahoo News•August 22, 2019

WASHINGTON — When rapper A$AP Rocky was freed from detention in Sweden and returned to the United States earlier this month, it marked the end of a bizarre saga that at one point involved the president; his son-in-law, Jared Kushner; and the State Department’s top hostage negotiator. Though President Trump’s campaign to free Rocky appeared to end well, a behind-the-scenes battle provides a unique glimpse into the unusual characters and fraught tensions involved in Trump’s outreach efforts to the black community.


According to new details provided by sources involved, Trump’s role in pushing for Rocky’s release started with a reality television megastar calling the West Wing, a mysterious entertainment industry “fixer” and two Trump supporters. The president’s allies who connected Rocky’s team with the White House hoped to facilitate a scene that would bolster Trump’s image among African-Americans. Instead, they say they were left angry when Rocky failed to thank Trump or those around him.

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Ok, it wasn't 'business as usual' to have State Department officials there...