President Biden Urges Black Voters to Reject Trump’s Racist Tactics
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a strong push on Wednesday to secure the support of Black voters, highlighting the stark differences between themselves and former President Donald J. Trump. At a rally in Philadelphia, Mr. Biden condemned his Republican opponent as a racist who had misled Black Americans about the benefits of his time in office.
Addressing a predominantly Black crowd, Mr. Biden pointed out Mr. Trump’s controversial actions, including his response to the George Floyd protests and his comments about the Central Park Five. He also referenced the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, questioning how Mr. Trump would have reacted if Black Americans had been involved.
The event in Philadelphia marked a significant effort by the Biden campaign to strengthen their support among Black voters, who played a crucial role in their victory in 2020. Polls have shown a decline in support for Mr. Biden among Black voters, prompting the campaign to launch a nationwide “week of action” to mobilize Black voters in key battleground states.
In response, the Trump campaign accused Mr. Biden of “gaslighting Black voters” and highlighted his role in passing a 1994 federal crime bill that contributed to mass incarceration in Black communities. Despite these criticisms, Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris have continued to engage directly with Black audiences, hosting events and speaking at historically Black institutions.
The rally at Girard College, a historically significant location for the Black community, drew a large crowd and featured performances by drum lines and a gospel choir. The Biden campaign’s outreach efforts to Black voters are part of a broader strategy to mobilize key demographic groups ahead of the upcoming election.
As the campaign intensifies, both candidates are vying for the support of Black voters, with Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris making a concerted effort to address the concerns and priorities of the Black community. The outcome of this outreach could have a significant impact on the election results in key battleground states.
