Lynne Patton reveals the Donald Trump gesture that captured her heart and sparked undying loyalty

Patton revealed her deeply personal connection to the Trump family.

UPDATED APR 6, 2025

Despite her parents’ Democratic leanings, Patton’s shift to the GOP began after 9/11.

Washington D.C.: The Trump administration has named Lynne Patton — a longtime Trump family advisor — as the new White House Director of Minority Outreach, set to begin next month. The appointment follows record-breaking support for Trump among Black and Hispanic voters in the 2024 election, a shift Patton attributes to economic struggles, border policies, and cultural issues resonating with minority communities.

As the first Deputy Assistant for Minority Outreach, Patton plans to expand Trump’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Talking In an exclusive interview, Patton revealed her deeply personal connection to the Trump family, crediting them with helping her overcome past substance abuse. "Donald Trump saw me struggling and intervened like family," she shared, recalling how the former president and his children supported her recovery. Her journey from a Trump Organization executive to a key White House figure underscores her loyalty—a trait she says defines the Trump family’s values.

Patton dismissed accusations that Trump is racist. "He doesn’t see Black or white; he sees success and failure," she argued, citing policies like criminal justice reform and economic relief that benefited minority families. "Black and brown voters felt the pinch of inflation and unsafe streets. They voted for change.

Patton highlighted three key factors behind Trump’s surge with non-traditional GOP voters: Rising costs under Biden drove working-class voters to Trump; Parental rights in education and women’s sports galvanized Hispanic and Black families; Frustration over Ukraine aid while domestic issues festered.

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As the first Deputy Assistant for Minority Outreach, Patton plans to expand Trump’s criminal justice reform efforts and amplify outreach to minority-owned businesses. "This isn’t about politics — it’s about showing these communities they belong in the GOP," she said.

Despite her parents’ Democratic leanings, Patton’s shift to the GOP began after 9/11, fueled by patriotism and disillusionment with progressive policies. "The left calls me a ‘white supremacist’ because they can’t debate facts," she laughed. "But minorities are waking up."

With midterms looming, Patton’s mission is clear: convert Trump’s 2024 gains into lasting GOP loyalty. "The era of Democrats taking minority votes for granted is over."