The Trump campaign had been ramping up efforts to try to woo black voters, touting low unemployment rates for African Americans. It was always a tough sell—and then coronavirus hit, disproportionately affecting black Americans and decimating the economy.
But the coronavirus pandemic has pushed the campaign online to a video chat series called. The main focus is praising Trump for his response to the virus and bashing Democrats and the media.
Trump's coronavirus task force has recommended that people with conditions like diabetes and hypertension stay at home and be vigilant about social distancing. These health issues are more prevalent among African Americans in part because of longtime disparities in the health care system."This is socialism, phase one. If we're not careful, this is what we're going to see. We're going to be slaves up and through here if we're not careful," Hardaway said.
Supporters cheer as the president arrives to speak during the launch of Black Voices for Trump in November in Atlanta.Supporters cheer as the president arrives to speak during the launch of Black Voices for Trump in November in Atlanta.Farnaso said Trump is still working to try to improve conditions for African Americans.
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