Michigan’s Role Highlighted as Trump Eyes Unprecedented Black Voter Support

As Michigan prepares for its February 27 primary, poll results suggest Donald Trump could secure an unprecedented level of support from Black voters, potentially surpassing any Republican candidate in U.S. history. With figures fluctuating between 14 and 30%, this marks a significant leap from the 8% support during the 2020 election, as reported by Newsweek. Reflecting on past Republican candidates, 1960 saw Richard Nixon on the ballot with an estimated five million Black people voting, securing 32% of Black support. Since then, Black population growth has been significant, now representing 13.6% of the population, according to Census data. Notably, Black voting turnout in presidential elections has seen a slight increase, from 58.5% in 1964 to 58.7% in 2020. Should Trump capture just 13% more, he would hold the highest proportion of Black support since Nixon in 1960. Despite traditionally leaning towards Democratic candidates, a shift appears as President Biden struggles to maintain a strong hold on minority voters. USA Today reports that one in five Black voters are considering support for a third-party candidate in the upcoming November 2024 election. Biden’s challenges in addressing key issues from his 2020 campaign have resulted in a trailing position behind Trump, 39%-37%, in...