‘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’?”

“Black Jobs”

What are “black jobs” and where can we find them!? lol #debate
— Ameen (@Ameen_HGA) June 28, 2024

I hate that no one has challenged this notion of "Black jobs."
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) June 28, 2024

What jobs are Black jobs #Debates2024 pic.twitter.com/bolqFw6FEy
— L. Joy Williams (@ljoywilliams) June 28, 2024

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief. In this role, 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.

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