Earn Your Leisure STEVE HARVEY ON THE TRUTH BEHIND HIS MEETING WITH DONALD TRUMP
Nov 27, 2025
Steve Harvey, a renowned comedian and host, dives deep into his controversial meeting with Donald Trump. He shares the emotional aftermath and misrepresentation by the media that hurt him personally and affected his family. Harvey discusses the lessons learned for the Black community, stressing the importance of staying focused on one's goals despite public backlash. He also reveals how his ideas evolved into HUD's vision centers, showcasing the positive outcomes from a challenging experience.
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How Narratives Overpower Intent
- Public perception can quickly rewrite the intent behind a short encounter or photo.
- Half-seen narratives spread fast and can harm reputations before facts are checked.
Vision Centers Pitch And The Misread Photo
- Steve Harvey went to Trump Tower to pitch Ben Carson an idea to convert closed schools into "vision centers" for financial literacy and after-school programs.
- He rode the elevator with Donald Trump, was misquoted by reporters, and then faced heavy backlash for the photo taken later with Carson in front of the centers.
Idea Adopted Despite Public Backlash
- After the controversy, Steve Harvey learned his ideas were implemented: the initiative reopened three schools renamed "envision centers."
- He declined to pose for photos initially because public attack had wounded him and his family.