A viral video in a Kentucky laundromat captures a white woman's racist outburst, referencing President Trump's influence on her behavior. The encounter highlights a broader trend, with a spike in racist incidents reported since Trump's election in 2016. Research indicates that Trump's presidency has changed the attitudes of white Americans towards Black individuals, with an increase in dehumanizing language and hate crimes. Observers of the video noted an alarming rise in overt racism that has been described as 'trickle-down racism', reflecting societal shifts in behavior emboldened by political rhetoric.
For some, it appears that Trump's presidency is viewed as carte blanche for vile behavior. This so-called 'trickle-down racism' was studied during Trump's first presidency.
Reported hate crimes against Black people surged following Trump's election. While only a relatively small fraction of Americans committed these abhorrent actions, we show that Trump's victory had broader effects on the attitudes.
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