Where’s Black MAGA While Trump Wipes Black History?

The president once hailed himself as “the best president for the Black population.”

Donald Trump and Melania Trump share a moment on stage at a rally, surrounded by supporters holding 'Blacks for Trump 2020' signs.

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Last summer, vying for the White House, Trump hailed himself as “the best president for the Black population.” A little more than a year later, this claim has become downright unbelievable, precisely because of what he’s done.

In this video, I highlight this week’s Washington Post report on the Trump administration’s decision to remove Black historical images and markers from national parks and museums. As someone who has covered the rise of Black support for MAGA extensively, it hit me hard: Where are those voters now that Trump is wiping this history from the books?

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