Black Voices for Trump
Black Voices for Trump is a political group that raises support for former United States president Donald Trump among African Americans.[1][2][3] The group was founded in November 2019.[4][5]
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Type | Black conservatism Trumpism |
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Purpose | Raise political support for Donald Trump |
Methods | Campaign events, merchandise |
Director | Harrison Floyd |
Activities
The organization launched with an event at the Georgia World Congress Center featuring Ben Carson and Herman Cain.[6]
At a Black Voices for Trump event in Atlanta, Trump pledged to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and push for economic development.[7]
At another event, Trump told a crowd in Atlanta that the Democrats were fighting harder for people in the country illegally rather than for the black community.[8]
The organization held campaign events in majority Black neighborhoods as well as targeting social media ads to increase turnout for Trump,[9][10] for example focusing on the importance of Black Republicans in Milwaukee,[11] and focusing on highlighting ways that African Americans have benefited from the Trump economy.[12]
The organization also released merchandise focusing on Black millennials and hosted online “Black Voices for Trump Real Talk” events.[13]
In August 2023, Harrison Floyd, the executive director of Black Voices for Trump, was charged with three felonies as part of the prosecution of Donald Trump in Georgia.[14] The indictment paper alleges Floyd recruited pastor Stephen Lee to organize a meeting with a local election official and Trevian Kutti, a publicist.[15][16] Floyd turned himself in at the Fulton County, Georgia jail on August 24, 2023.[17][18] Floyd remains detained and has claimed he is unable to afford a private lawyer.[19] Floyd is also facing federal charges in a May 2023 incident alleging that he assaulted an FBI agent in Maryland.[20][21]
References
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- Schreckinger, Ben (2020-01-29). "Trump allies are handing out cash to black voters". Politico. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- Samuels, Alex (2020-08-06). "Inside the Trump campaign's effort — and struggle — to win over Black voters in Texas". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- Colvin, Jill (Nov 8, 2019). "President's 2020 Reelection Campaign Launches 'Black Voices for Trump'". Fortune. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- Karson, Kendall. "Trump courts 2020 African American vote at 'Black Voices for Trump' launch". ABC News.
- Yglesias, Matthew (November 15, 2019). "The case for taking Trump's black outreach seriously". Vox. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- Colvin, Jill (September 25, 2020). "As campaign heats up, Trump woos Latino, Black voters". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- Subramanian, Courtney. "Trump touts immigration agenda, economy in pitch to African American voters". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- "Inside the Trump campaign's strategy for getting Black voters to the polls". PBS NewsHour. 2020-07-07. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- "Black Voices for Trump Virtual Campaign Event | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- Rascoe, Ayesha (Aug 14, 2020). "Trump Campaign Trying To Win Over Black Voters, But President Remains A Tough Sell". NPR. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved Aug 25, 2023.
- "President's 2020 Reelection Campaign Launches 'Black Voices for Trump'". Fortune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- Samuels, Alex (2020-08-06). "Inside the Trump campaign's effort — and struggle — to win over Black voters in Texas". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- "Here's who else was charged in Georgia (other than Trump)". The Washington Post. 2023-08-15. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- Carbonaro, Giulia (2023-08-15). "Who is Harrison Floyd? Black Voices for Trump leader charged in Georgia". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- Morris, Jason (2022-09-02). "Georgia investigators seek testimony from a leader of 'Black Voices for Trump' before special grand jury". CNN. Archived from the original on 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- Schilke, Rachel (August 24, 2023). "Trump co-defendant with past record remains stuck in notorious Fulton County jail". Washington Examiner. MSN. Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- "Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted alongside Trump?". BBC News. 16 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- Queen, Jack (2023-08-26). "Harrison Floyd remains in jail, says he can't afford private lawyer". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- "Trump co-defendant, Black Voices For Trump member, remains in custody without bail - CW Atlanta". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-08-25. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- Sanchez, Yvonne. "Defendant in Trump Georgia case was earlier charged with attacking FBI agent". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-08-25.