During a White House celebration of Black History Month, D.C. resident Forlesia Cook, who lost her grandson to murder, let the world know how she feels about the current administration.
“He keeps it real, just like grandma,” Cook said of the president’s signature style. “I appreciate that, cause I can trust him. He tells exactly how he feels and what he thinks.
“Thank God for this president.”
Cook quickly became emotional, recalling how law enforcement under Trump’s direction came to her house “to talk about the murder” of her grandson. Cook went on to say that she had been vocal about crime in her area, but nobody had been listening to her pleas until the Trump administration stepped in and stepped up.
Watch Cook’s emotional testimony below:
MUST-WATCH: D.C. resident Forlesia Cook, who lost her grandson to murder, thanks President Trump for his work to Make America Safe Again in an incredible speech at the White House Black History Month Reception. 👏🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/cgxn8QFMev
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 18, 2026
The post resonated with many on X as it went viral:
Moments like this remind us that leadership decisions resonate in real lives. Grief turned into gratitude.
— Galaxy (@Galaxy_Keyboard) February 18, 2026
I saw it all ❤️
Incredible speech.
I couldn’t have agreed with Grandma more. She is absolutely right! Goodness get off his back! Let the man do his job!!! God Bless our @POTUS and all his hard work! I mean who doesn’t want safety?
These Dems are cra cra!!!— Stephanie Westerberg (@staylorwest) February 19, 2026
We LOVE that she stood her ground and wasn’t backing down! She truly represents what most Americans should be doing!
Protecting our loved ones against those that want to harm us in any way shape or form of evil and give thanks to the man that is trying his damnedest in…
— Revive Minnesota (@revive_mn) February 19, 2026
Hearing Forlesia Cook speak after losing her grandson must have taken so much strength. You could really feel the emotion, and seeing her thank Donald Trump at the White House made the moment even more powerful. It’s the kind of speech that sticks with you.
— Hannah Samuel (@hannyjewel) February 18, 2026
Trumps the greatest friend African Americans have ever had in the White House.
If they turned off CNN, many would realise this. pic.twitter.com/vkOaxCAHpd
— Prince Panwar (@panwap) February 19, 2026
Truth.
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