Michael the Black Man facts for kids
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Michael the Black Man (né Maurice Woodside; April 24, 1959), also known as Michael Symonette and Mikael Israel, is a well-known political supporter from Miami, Florida. He is a strong supporter of US president Donald Trump. Michael the Black Man is often seen at Trump's public events, both before and after the 2016 election. He frequently sits behind Mr. Trump, holding a sign that says "Blacks for Trump."
Michael the Black Man's Public Life
Maurice Woodside changed his name to Michael Symonette and started a career as a musician. He later launched a radio station called BOSS 104.1 FM. After this, he became known as "Michael the Black Man."
Public Appearances and Views
In September 2008, Michael the Black Man gained attention during a speech by Barack Obama in Coral Gables, Florida. He made strong statements about Oprah Winfrey and Mr. Obama at that time.
In 2012, he spoke at a campaign event for Rick Santorum in Coral Springs, Florida. There, he shared his strong opinions about the Democratic Party. He stated that he believed the Democratic Party was not good for African Americans.
As of July 2025, Michael the Black Man manages several websites. One of these is Gods2.com, which he often shows on his shirt when he attends Trump rallies.
