After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment

Donald Trump made statements about Black unemployment during his campaign outreach to Black voters. The unemployment rate for African Americans was 5.5 percent in November 2024, compared to 3.8 percent for white Americans, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump's campaign included events and messaging directed at Black voters in multiple states. His recent public comments did not emphasize the racial unemployment gap.

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