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A black CNN anchorman goes viral in push back to Trump's attack on Baltimore

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By Mona Austin It isn't everyday that a reporter loses their composure during a broadcast. When it does happen, it's usually blooper material. Not in this instance. The antics of the current President of the United States made a grown man cry on national television. CNNs Victor Blackwell got emotional when recounting tweets in which Pres. Trump insulted the people of his hometown district (7) in Baltimore led by House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD). Said Pres. Donald Trump: "Cummings district is a disgusting rat and rodent infested mess. . .No human being would want to live there." Searing, Blackwell tried to fight back tears as he defended his hometown. "They are Americans too," he said, just like Trump supporters. This is a recurring theme.  Trump has been on a roll demeaning lawmakers of color as of late. Maxwell noted Trump's history of using the word "infested" in berating socio-economically...