{"id":12300,"date":"2026-01-19T18:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T23:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/wp-event\/gov-shack-no-54-using-mlk-jr-to-attack-trump-live-talk-fundraiser\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T18:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T23:41:08","slug":"gov-shack-no-54-using-mlk-jr-to-attack-trump-live-talk-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"wp_events","link":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/es\/wp-event\/gov-shack-no-54-using-mlk-jr-to-attack-trump-live-talk-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Shack No. 54: Using MLK, Jr. to Attack Trump? LIVE Talk &amp; Fundraiser!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to The Gov Shack LIVE, where I break down how I would fix New York State as Governor of New York. Today\u2019s episode asks a tough question: Was MLK Day used as a political weapon? During her MLK Day remarks, Kathy Hochul sharply attacked Donald Trump, while critics argue she sidelined core Black American issues and pivoted to immigration and LGBT topics instead.<\/p>\n<p>Is this appropriate\u2014or is it co-opting a day meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy? Is it ethical for elected leaders to use commemorations for partisan messaging? What should New York\u2019s governor have focused on\u2014education, crime, housing, jobs, and opportunity\u2014and what are the consequences when those priorities are ignored?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll review the full video, separate substance from signaling, and explain what this means for race relations, public trust, and New York\u2019s future. As always, there will be LIVE comments and questions so you can weigh in and challenge the ideas.<\/p>\n<p>If you care about MLK\u2019s legacy, honest leadership, and real solutions, join the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Link to Super Chat: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/superchat\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/superchat\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/superchat\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to get Shirts, Hoodies and Bumper Stickers: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to DONATE: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to VOLUNTEER: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to my Policies: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#LarrySharpe #MLKDay #KathyHochul #Trump #NewYork #RaceRelations #AfricanAmericanIssues #CivilRights<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to The Gov Shack LIVE, where I break down how I would fix New York State as Governor of New York. 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