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Dwyane Wade On Donald Trump: He Used My Cousin’s Death ‘As A Ploy For Political Gain’

Dwyane Wade is speaking out against Donald Trump following his cousin Nykea Aldrige’s shocking death. In an interview that aired Friday mor...

Dwyane Wade is speaking out against Donald Trump following his cousin Nykea Aldrige’s shocking death.


In an interview that aired Friday morning, the NBA star opened up to “Good Morning America’s” George Stephanopoulos about Aldridge and comments made by Trump shortly after her death.

“On one hand, your cousin’s death is used as a ploy for political gain,” Wade said. “I was grateful that it started a conversation, but on the other hand, it just [left] a bad taste in my mouth because of what my family is dealing with.”

Trump addressed Aldridge’s death with two tweets on August 27. “Dwyane Wade’s cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!” his first tweet read, which Wade said left him feeling “conflicted.”
Dwyane Wade On Donald Trump: He Used My Cousin’s Death ‘As A Ploy For Political Gain’
The tweet quickly sparked outrage, with many slamming the Republican candidate and calling his comments an “absolute disgrace,” People reports.

Trump soon followed up the seemingly insensitive comment with a second tweet, offering his “condolences to Dwyane Wade and his family.”

“They are in my thoughts and prayers,” Trump added.

Aldridge, a mother of four, was caught in the crossfire as several men began shooting at each other on August 26. Two men have since been charged as police continue their investigation.
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