Trump has turned Republicans into the anti-Black party
Key takeaways
- Some 83 percent of Black voters are Democrats or lean Democratic, according to the Pew Research Center.
- Redistricting approved by California voters could enable Democrats to win up to five more House seats, and a court order will likely enable Democrats to win one more House seat in Utah.
- In addition, none of the four Black Republicans in the House is seeking reelection.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Scott Bolden, opinion contributor - 05/31/26 2:00 PM ET Comments: Link copied by A. Scott Bolden, opinion contributor - 05/31/26 2:00 PM ET Comments: Link copied President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Led by President Trump, the Republican Party has disgracefully embraced white Christian nationalists and is working to turn back the clock on progress America has made in the struggle against racism and other bigotry.
Some 83 percent of Black voters are Democrats or lean Democratic, according to the Pew Research Center. Because of this, Trump has demanded Republican officials make it harder for African Americans to vote and elect candidates of their choosing.
Trump has successfully pressured Republican-controlled states to engage in mid-decade congressional redistricting that could enable the GOP to gain more than a dozen House seats and reduce the number of Black House members.