BET Founder Bob Johnson Says He Turned Down Cabinet Position from Trump

‘He hinted at something I could be interested in, and I quickly shut that down’

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BET Founder Bob Johnson Says He Turned Down Cabinet Position From Trump (Mediaite)

In an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning, BET founder Bob Johnsonremarked that he didn’t feel President-elect Donald Trump was a racist. He also noted that in a meeting with Trump after Election Day, the incoming POTUS offered him a spot in his administration.

Johnson spoke about his November 20th meeting with Trump’s teamat the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey. He explained that Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present.

According to Johnson, while he went in not thinking it was a job interview, he was presented with a position regardless. However, he declined because he doesn’t want to be part of government.

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