Black Voices for Trump was the official African American outreach effort of the Trump 2020 Campaign. Their goal was to raise support for former United States president Donald Trump among African Americans.[1][2][3] The group was founded in November 2019.[4][5]
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| Type | Black conservatism Trumpism |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Raise political support for Donald Trump |
| Methods | Campaign events, merchandise |
Director | Harrison Floyd |
Activities
editThe organization launched with an event at the Georgia World Congress Center featuring Ben Carson and Herman Cain.[6]
At a Black Voices for Trump event in Atlanta, Trump pledged to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and push for economic development.[7]
At another event, Trump told a crowd in Atlanta that the Democrats were fighting harder for people in the country illegally rather than for the black community.[8]
The organization held campaign events in majority Black neighborhoods as well as targeting social media ads to increase turnout for Trump,[9][10] for example focusing on the importance of Black Republicans in Milwaukee,[11] and focusing on highlighting ways that African Americans have benefited from the Trump economy.[12] After the 2020 elections, exit polls showed that Trump ultimately increased his support among African Americans compared to 2016, and particularly in the Midwest. Apart from economic concerns, a 2023 study found that it was race-related issues that drove more African Americans to side with Trump.[13]
The organization also released merchandise focusing on Black millennials and hosted online “Black Voices for Trump Real Talk” events.[14]
In August 2023, Harrison Floyd, the executive director of Black Voices for Trump, was charged with three felonies as part of the prosecution of Donald Trump in Georgia.[15] The indictment paper alleges Floyd recruited pastor Stephen Lee to organize a meeting with a local election official and Trevian Kutti, a publicist.[16][17] Floyd turned himself in at the Fulton County, Georgia jail on August 24, 2023.[18][19] Floyd was detained because Judge Emily Richardson deemed him a flight risk due to a pending misdemeanor charge in Maryland.[20] Floyd's other charge was due to a May 2023 incident alleging that he assaulted an FBI agent in Maryland.[21][22]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Schreckinger, Ben (2020-01-29). "Trump allies are handing out cash to black voters". Politico. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Samuels, Alex (2020-08-06). "Inside the Trump campaign's effort — and struggle — to win over Black voters in Texas". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Colvin, Jill (Nov 8, 2019). "President's 2020 Reelection Campaign Launches 'Black Voices for Trump'". Fortune. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Karson, Kendall. "Trump courts 2020 African American vote at 'Black Voices for Trump' launch". ABC News.
- ^ Yglesias, Matthew (November 15, 2019). "The case for taking Trump's black outreach seriously". Vox. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Colvin, Jill (September 25, 2020). "As campaign heats up, Trump woos Latino, Black voters". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Subramanian, Courtney. "Trump touts immigration agenda, economy in pitch to African American voters". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "Inside the Trump campaign's strategy for getting Black voters to the polls". PBS NewsHour. 2020-07-07. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Black Voices for Trump Virtual Campaign Event | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Rascoe, Ayesha (Aug 14, 2020). "Trump Campaign Trying To Win Over Black Voters, But President Remains A Tough Sell". NPR. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved Aug 25, 2023.
- ^ "President's 2020 Reelection Campaign Launches 'Black Voices for Trump'". Fortune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Sommer, Udi; Franco, Idan (2023). "Trump's African Americans? Racial resentment and Black support for Trump in the 2020 elections". Groups, Politics, and Identities: 1–27. doi:10.1080/21565503.2023.2265899.
- ^ Samuels, Alex (2020-08-06). "Inside the Trump campaign's effort — and struggle — to win over Black voters in Texas". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Here's who else was charged in Georgia (other than Trump)". The Washington Post. 2023-08-15. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Carbonaro, Giulia (2023-08-15). "Who is Harrison Floyd? Black Voices for Trump leader charged in Georgia". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Morris, Jason (2022-09-02). "Georgia investigators seek testimony from a leader of 'Black Voices for Trump' before special grand jury". CNN. Archived from the original on 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Schilke, Rachel (August 24, 2023). "Trump co-defendant with past record remains stuck in notorious Fulton County jail". Washington Examiner. MSN. Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted alongside Trump?". BBC News. 16 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ Queen, Jack (2023-08-26). "Harrison Floyd remains in jail, says he can't afford private lawyer". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Trump co-defendant, Black Voices For Trump member, remains in custody without bail - CW Atlanta". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-08-25. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Sanchez, Yvonne. "Defendant in Trump Georgia case was earlier charged with attacking FBI agent". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-08-25.