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Conservative criticism of Martin Luther King Jr.

Conservative figures and institutions have criticized Martin Luther King Jr. and selectively invoked his words to advance contemporary political arguments.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Examples of conservative media outlets denigrating Martin Luther King Jr

Conservative outlets and commentators in recent years have both denigrated and co-opted Martin Luther King Jr., recasting his legacy to attack modern progressive initiatives such as critical race theo...

Jan 7, 2026
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what was the content of MLK's character compared to Donald Trump?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s public character centered on nonviolent moral leadership, a long record of civil-rights activism and appeals to conscience—summed famously in his call to judge by “the content...

Jan 7, 2026

Negative comments about MLK's traits, skills, or knowledge

Martin Luther King Jr. faced substantial negative commentary about his traits, skills, and knowledge both in his lifetime and after, from broad public disapproval to critiques of his tactics, theology...

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