Fox commentator Raymond Arroyo sparks fury by claiming Trump's gold high tops will help win the black vote because 'they love sneakers'

Fox News commentator Raymond Arroyo is under fire for claiming that Donald Trump's new limited edition sneakers will win over the votes of black America.

The frequent 'Ingraham Angle' guest said during a panel over the weekend that Trump's gold MAGA high tops would help the former president attract the attention and support of black Americans who 'love sneakers.'

With 'black support eroding for Joe Biden, this (the sneakers) is connecting with black America - because they love sneakers,' Arroyo said on Fox's 'The Big Weekend Show.'

'They're into sneakers. This is a big deal, certainly in the inner city,' he continued, adding that Trump, he believes, is reaching the black community 'on a level that defies and is above politics.'

The limited edition Trump high tops were retailing for close to $400 before selling out

'Trump understands culture like no politician I've ever seen,' he concluded, indicating that the loud shoes, which were retailing for about $400 prior to selling out, get to the heart of black culture.

'So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they're like, 'wait a minute, this is cool,'' he said.

Arroyo's comments were targeted online as many keyboard warriors labeled him a racist who was playing into destructive stereotypes.

'Basically he is saying ll blacks are the same and they love cheap, tacky sneakers. Call me crazy, but I think most humans of any color, would rather have a pair of Jordans,' wrote one X user.

Another noted that Arroyo is like 'completely oblivious' to the way in which he comments were racist. 

'His assumptions about black people, suggesting that their political decisions are based on trivial or materialistic reasons, such as a love for sneakers, is both inaccurate and disrespectful. His simplistic stereotypes is inappropriate and offensive,' wrote yet another user.

A plethora of other online commenters took the opportunity to mock Arroyo's hairstyle - the majority opinion being that it appeared to be spray-painted onto his head.

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump holds a pair of his new line of signature shoes after taking the stage at Sneaker Con at the Philadelphia Convention Center on February 17, 2024 in Philadelphia

Arroyo's comments were targeted online as many keyboard warriors labeled him a racist who was playing into destructive stereotypes

Contrary, however, the Arroyo's detractors, TMZ points out, are the sentiments of popular rapper and YouTuber Peezy, who voiced his support for the sneaker line to his impressive online audience.

In a recent video, the rapper declared his political allegiance clearly by saying: 'F**k Joe Biden, I'm rocking with Trump.'

He added a 'F**k Kamala Harris' just so audiences were 100 percent clear on where he stands.

Moreover, he put out a call for a size 13 pair of the sold-out gold 'Never Surrender' sneaker, which it seems he'd like to sport in support of his chosen 2024 candidate.