Black voter support for Trump is sinking, polls show
Briefly

Trump's approval among Black Americans has declined, with a Pew Research study indicating he won 15% of Black voters in the 2024 election, up from 8% in 2020. Despite this, disapproval rose from 44% at his term's beginning to 71.5% by July. A July survey showed only 15% of Black voters approving of Trump's job performance, a drop from 20% in June. Approval regarding inflation and prices is particularly low, with only 16% approval among Black voters as of July.
President Trump's approval rating among Black Americans has decreased significantly, with disapproval rising from 44% at the start of his term to 71.5% by July.
Despite winning 15% of Black voters in the 2024 election, discontent has grown among this demographic regarding his presidency and handling of inflation.
Only 16% of Black voters approve of President Trump's handling of inflation and prices as of July, down from 19% in June.
Higher voter turnout among diverse groups contributed to Trump's slight gain in Black voters from 2020 to 2024, even amid increasing dissatisfaction.
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