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On the eve of the South Carolina primary, Donald Trump made a direct appeal to Black voters, not just by touting his record on issues they’ve prioritized but by comparing his own criminal indictments to the decades of legal discrimination they’ve faced. “A lot of people said that that’s why the Black people like me because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against, and they actually viewed me as I’m discriminated against,” Trump claimed.
Trump courts Black voters in S.C. with attacks on legal system
Trump courts Black voters in S.C. with attacks on legal system
Trump courts Black voters in S.C. with attacks on legal system
Former President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to Black voters in South Carolina, particularly on the eve of the South Carolina primary. He compared his own criminal indictments to the legal discrimination that Black voters have faced, suggesting that they viewed him as someone who has also been discriminated against . Trump claimed that his mugshot photo from his booking in the Fulton County jail helped him gain support from Black voters
Trump has criticized the legal system, labeling it as corrupt and biased against him. He has positioned himself as a victim of political persecution, which he believes has garnered him support among Black voters who may feel similarly marginalized by the justice system. His mugshot from a recent booking has even been framed as a badge of honor, with Trump asserting that it has helped him connect with Black voters