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Trump is “dangerous” to black Americans


Trump is “dangerous” to black Americans

Vice President Harris is focusing on former President Trump's history of racially motivated comments to discourage Black voters from casting their ballots for him in November.

In an interview with “Roland Martin Unfiltered” on Monday, Harris said Trump is “dangerous” to black America.

“Consider it in the context of how he actually thinks and speaks about black people in America. … He didn’t care about people when he was a landlord and didn’t want to rent to black families: He sued for that,” Harris said. “When he published a full-page ad in the New York Times against the five teenagers, black and Latino, who were innocent and said they should be executed, the Central Park Five.”

She went on to discuss Trump's “birtherism” conspiracy against former President Obama, as well as recent comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

“This man is dangerous,” Harris said.

The vice president also highlighted the conservative Project 2025, which calls for, among other things, dismantling the Department of Education and Head Start programs.

“Who do you think this will affect?” Harris said.

In a statement to The Hill, Trump's campaign dismissed Harris' warning to black Americans.

“Kamala Harris has shown time and time again that she has failed to meet the true needs of Black Americans,” said Janiyah Thomas, Team Trump’s Black Media Director. “Kamala Harris’ failed policies have caused inflation to outpace wage growth. President Trump has delivered real results with a booming economy and will once again deliver economic prosperity. Harris’ record is clear: empty promises and constant inaction.”

Race has become a major issue in this year's presidential election. While Harris' nomination is historic, racist comments focused on her identity were widespread.

Trump has questioned Harris' racial identity, while others said she would be a “DEI employee,” referring to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Both candidates have tried to win over black voters, whose support Democrats rely on and whom Trump wants to win.

Black men in particular have become the focus of both campaigns in recent weeks.

Since Obama's election in 2008, Democrats have been losing support among black men. Trump has hoped to capitalize on disillusionment, and recent polls show some black men appear to be leaning toward his camp.

Still, Harris maintains a strong upper hand among black voters.

A recent New York Times and Siena College poll found that nearly 80 percent of likely black voters would vote for Harris if a presidential election were held today.

Updated at 4:17 p.m

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