‘Black jobs’ trends after Trump answer during debate
Polls show that President Joe Biden is losing support from Black voters, and Donald Trump has hoped to take advantage. About halfway through the debate, there was conversation about how each candidate would appeal to Black voters.
Trump responded in part by reiterating his calls to curb illegal immigration, saying that people coming across the border are “taking Black jobs.”
Many flocked to the social media site X to respond in real time, posting the question: “What is a ‘black job’?”
About the Author
Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State.
