point says to him, what can I do to assuage the feelings of people I've offended, namely black people? At which point, Tim Scott, who was ready for this says, you can support my Opportunity Zone bill. The next day on Air Force One, President Trump is asked about his meeting with Tim Scott, which was close to the press. And Trump said, we had a good conversation or whatever that thing is he wants to get in the tax bill. I hope it's there. That led the White House to energize and be endorsed this provision, which was already percolating on the Hill. And interestingly, once the bill passes, the people in the White House who the White House picks to promote Opportunity Zones are black. Jerome Smith, who had worked for Koch related organizations before coming to the White House, who's a White House aide. He becomes very influential. And they set up this White House Opportunity Council, the spokesman for which is Scott Turner, who's a former professional football player and motivational (18/40)
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