Trump's pick to lead seafood task force has long history of racist rhetoric

The new task force, widely hailed by the seafood industry, will be under the direction of the highly divisive politician.

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage was chosen by Donald Trump to spearhead a new seafood task force (Photo by Joe Phelan/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images). — Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage was chosen by Donald Trump to spearhead a new seafood task force (Photo by Joe Phelan/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images).Foto: Portland Press Herald/Press Herald via Getty Images

Drew Cherry

Published 5 June 2020, 19:53Updated 5 June 2020, 21:13

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