. >> reporter: pastor jamal bryan of baltimore's empowerment temple ame church compared the pastors agreeing to meet with trump to prostitutes. >> prostitution is selling your body for some kind of gain. these 100 preachers are not going to sell the body of christ or the body of the black collect. >> were you actually invited to >> i declined it. there was no reason. i've seen his actions. >> reporter: he's not alone. in an open letter posted to ebony.com, more than 100 black religious leaders and scholars expressed their disapproval, saying they were concerned today's meeting would give trump the appearance of legitimacy among those who follow their leadership. after today's meeting -- >> i saw love in that room. i see love everywhere i go. >> he's best for not only the country but certainly the black community. >> reporter: trump was able to convince some of those pastors to have faith in his campaign. >> we voiced concerns that were sensitive to the african-american community. and we asked questions. and the questions were answered, we're all satisfied with the answers. >> are you endorsi