Lemme see.
If Trump had referred to him “my AA friend”, it would have been racist, because only white folk have to specify AA friend.
If he had referred to him “my friend”, he would have been vilified for not noting that the man is an “AA”.
If he had referred to him as “my associate” see above.
No matter HOW Mr. Trump referred to ANY black man supporting his campaign, Trump was going to be excoriated and demonized by the press.
Pray the rest of America opens their eyes.
He didn’t call him “Otis” did he?