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- During a Black History Month speech, U.S. President Donald Trump praised Mike Tyson for defending him against accusations of racism.
- Trump highlighted his long-standing friendship with Tyson, noting Tyson supported initiatives during his administration, including a campaign against obesity.
- Tyson also advocated for cannabis reclassification, which Trump enacted in December.
- Trump honored other Black athletes, including Muhammad Ali and Lawrence Taylor, and mentioned Herschel Walker as a Bahamas ambassador.
