The Lingering Fear: America's White Violence and Whitelash

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses the origins of "whitelash" in America, attributing it in part to white fragility triggered by Barack Obama's presidency. He explores the backlash against the idea of a multiracial democracy, highlighting the role of groups like the Proud Boys and figures like Donald Trump. Lowery also emphasizes that Black Americans foresaw this backlash and examines historical instances of similar white hate-filled reactions. Additionally, he criticizes the media for failing to hold Trump accountable during the 2016 election, using the example of the coverage of his nativist fear-mongering.