The Black Men for Trump advisory board has targeted former President Barack Obama over his call for black men to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.

“President Obama's recent call for black men to support Kamala Harris based solely on the color of her skin and not her politics is deeply offensive,” the group said in a joint statement. “Black Americans are not a monolith, and we don't owe our votes to any candidate just because they 'look like us.'” It's demeaning to claim that we can't evaluate a candidate's track record — especially when Kamala Harris has done more harm to black communities as useful.”

The statement came after Obama made a surprise stop in Pennsylvania last week and targeted black men, arguing that they should show the same enthusiasm for Harris' campaign as they did for his in 2008 and 2012.

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Former President Barack Obama (Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“My understanding, based on reports I'm getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kind of energy and turnout in all areas of our neighborhoods and communities as we did when I was a candidate,” Obama said. after reports of his comments from NPR.

Obama said the lack of enthusiasm for Harris “seems to be more pronounced among the brothers,” who he said may not be behind the idea of ​​a female president.

“And you're thinking about sitting outside?” he said. “Part of it makes me think – and I speak directly to men – part of it makes me think that you just don't feel comfortable with the idea of ​​having a woman as president and come up with something else.” Alternatives and others Reasons for this.

In the statement, the Black Men for Trump Advisory Council accused the former president of “reducing us to race-based voting blocs,” which “perpetuates the worst kind of identity politics.”

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20, 2024. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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“For decades, the Democratic Party has promoted failed policies that destroy generational wealth, undermine Black culture and contribute to the collapse of the Black household,” the group said. “Rather than empowering Black families, these policies have held them back by promoting family instability, poor schooling and a lack of economic opportunity.”

The letter was signed by conservative activists Bruce LeVell and CJ Pearson, former Oklahoma state Rep. TW Shannon, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, political consultant Ja'Ron Smith, Black Conservative Federation founder Diante Johnson, and Republican Reps. Byron Donalds of Florida and Wesley Hunt of Texas.

The group concluded by encouraging support for former President Trump, arguing that he has delivered “real results for Black America.”

Former President Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Calhoun Ranch on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

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“He restored the American Dream by creating jobs, reducing black unemployment, establishing Opportunity Zones and ensuring permanent funding for HBCUs. Under Trump, Black families have had the opportunity to build wealth, break generational cycles and thrive,” the group said.

Obama's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.