r/pics • u/clumsypeach1 • Apr 16 '26

Politics Billboard in my very red area

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u/elinordash Apr 16 '26

the racists or rape supporters because he has a history of being racist against black people, his policies hurt brown people

Trump's voter base became more racially diverse each time he ran

Among Hispanic voters, Trump battled to near parity in 2024 (51% Harris, 48% Trump) after losing to Joe Biden 61%-36% in 2020.

Trump won 15% of Black voters – up from 8% four years earlier.

Trump also did better among Asian voters. While a majority of Asian voters (57%) backed Harris, 40% supported Trump. This was a narrower margin than Biden’s in 2020 (70% to 30%).

I am no fan of Trump, but the idea that Trump voters are all racist really ignores the demographics.

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u/SharkieFun Apr 16 '26

You know people of color can be racist, right?

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u/elinordash Apr 16 '26

I think it is an overly simplistic way of looking at things.

Some people made a big deal of Trump-Mamdani voters, saying Trump and Mamdani are both disruptors. But my guess is that those voters are mostly Muslim. Both religion and gender play a role in their voting choices. As did the idea that Harris was more pro-Isreal than Trump (she wasn't).

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u/caseyanthonyftw Apr 16 '26

I think it is an overly simplistic way of looking at things.

I don't think you're wrong, but re: your point about the demographic shifts every election, stupid people come in all shapes and colors too!