President Donald Trump drew criticism Tuesday night (December 9) after claiming that Black voters “love” him because “they know a scam better than anybody.”

The remark came during a rally-style event in Pennsylvania, where Trump blended economic talking points with attacks on political opponents. “Black people love Trump,” he told the crowd, adding that he “got the biggest vote with Black people” before suggesting Black Americans understand scams more than anyone else.

The comment immediately raised concerns for its racial implications. While Trump made gains with Black voters in 2024 compared with 2020 exit polls, the overall share remained overwhelmingly Democratic. Political analysts have since noted that narratives about a major political “realignment” among Black voters were oversta

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