During a recent episode of Morning Joe, Al Sharpton welcomed New Yorker staff writer Lauren Collins to discuss the implications of Donald Trump's election in 2016.
The conversation drew a parallel to a historical event in 1898, when white supremacists staged a coup in Wilmington, North Carolina, overthrowing the local government.
Sharpton and Collins highlighted the dangers of political rhetoric and actions that echo past injustices, emphasizing the need for vigilance in protecting democratic values.