President Trump’s Push for Black Voters Could Help Persuade Suburban Whites

President Trump’s Push for Black Voters Could Help Persuade Suburban Whites

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The Trump campaign launched its “Black Voices for Trump” initiative in Atlanta last week, touting record low black unemployment and criminal justice reform. Experts say that while the push may not make a big difference among black voters, it could help to reassure suburban white voters concerned about Trump’s rhetoric on race. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org. Find and support your local public radio station at npr.org/stations.