In a recent segment on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Fox News host Lawrence Jones engaged with black voters who expressed their support for former President Donald Trump ahead of South Carolina's Republican primary.
The interviews took place at the Black Conservative Federation's gala in Columbia, South Carolina.
One female attendee shared her perspective, stating, "Black people just need to come and realize the Republican Party is not the enemy. Its good on this side of the fence." Her sentiment reflects a growing trend among black voters who are aligning with the Republican Party.
When asked about the key issues that would drive black voters to the polls in 2024, the interviewees pointed to the economy and the border crisis under the current administration of President Joe Biden. One man highlighted the impact of high inflation, stating, "you cant fool what happens at a grocery store." Another woman added, "everyone is suffering right now."
The issue of immigration was also a significant concern among the attendees. One man, referencing guests from Chicago, New York, and Texas, said they were "tired of the migrant issue." Another prospective voter concurred, criticizing Biden's policies for "putting illegal immigrants ahead of the urban voters."
The attendees expressed a desire for a leader who would actively champion their issues. "The Black community wants a leader who has the energy to actually go to bat for the issues that they would want to fight for. And we see that in Donald Trump," one man told Jones. He added that many black voters perceive Trump as "visible" and believe "hell have the energy, hell have the charisma to get up and go and fight for the issues."
This comes as President Biden faces concerns about his fitness for office following the conclusion of special counsel Robert Hurs report. The report suggested that criminal charges would likely not be filed against the president due to his presentation as a "sympathetic, well-meaning old elderly man with a poor memory."
Another man told Jones, "I think that most Black people are trying to look for something different. A lot of us are waking up, especially Black men." This sentiment underscores a potential shift in political allegiance among black voters, particularly men, ahead of the 2024 elections.
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