June 9th 2024.
Radio host Charlamagne tha God recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming US presidential election and the potential for Black Americans to shift their support from the Democratic party to Donald Trump. During an interview with the BBC's Americast on June 7, Charlamagne expressed doubt about the notion that Trump is gaining significant support among Black voters.
When asked about reports of Trump's growing support among Black men, Charlamagne responded, "I don't know if those polls are accurate." He went on to explain that while he acknowledges there may be some Black men who support Trump, he does not believe it is a widespread sentiment among the Black community. Charlamagne, whose legal name is Lenard McKelvey, also pointed out that the race between Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden remains tight, with some swing states showing a slight increase in support for Trump among Black voters.
However, Charlamagne emphasized that despite any potential shifts in support, the majority of Black voters are still leaning towards the Democrats. He referenced a recent New York Times and Sienna College poll which reported that over 20% of Black voters in key swing states would back Trump in November, but added that the results may be "a little over-overstated." He also noted that the frustration of Black voters with the Democratic party's failure to fulfill promises may be a contributing factor to any changes in support.
Charlamagne also touched on the possibility of Trump choosing a Black running mate, such as Senator Tim Scott, in an attempt to win over more African-American voters. However, he expressed skepticism about this strategy, stating, "Just because you have Black skin color doesn't mean that you will be able to energize Black people to run out there and vote for you." He went on to call both Trump and Biden "the two worst candidates ever in the history of candidates running for president," and revealed that he will be voting to "preserve democracy" this year.
In conclusion, while Charlamagne does not discount the possibility of some Black voters supporting Trump, he believes that the media may be over-exaggerating the extent of this support. He also reiterates that the Democratic party still holds the majority of Black voters, but cautions them that they must work to earn and maintain this support.
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