Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made headlines during her guest hosting stint on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 7, 2026. She claimed that President Donald Trump's defense of Team USA striker Folarin Balogun's red card was a significant moment in his history.
Haddish's assertion suggests that this incident marked a rare occasion where Trump publicly supported a Black individual, igniting discussions about his past actions and statements regarding race.
The comments were met with mixed reactions, highlighting the ongoing debate about Trump's relationship with the Black community and his approach to racial issues.