Radio host Charlamagne Tha God said black voters may shift to supporting former President Donald Trump because of “tangible” actions he took during his presidency in a New York Times interview published on Saturday.
Trump’s backing among black men has jumped in seven battleground states to 30%, more than double his support nationwide among this same group in 2020’s contest when he received 12%, according to an April poll published by The Wall Street Journal. Charlamagne in the interview said he believes the “uptick” is overhyped, but that Trump’s policies on the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and on criminal justice are what black voters can appreciate from the former president. (RELATED: ‘Pay Attention’: MSNBC Panelist Warns Biden Of ‘Big Problem’ Among Black, Arab Voters)
“This so-called uptick that’s supposed to happen with Black voters and Trump…
