President Donald Trump is now making a deeper connection with black voters following his conviction in the Democrats’ so-called “hush money” case.
Following his conviction in deep blue New York last week, Trump is now appealing to black voters, especially males.
The 45th president said that he understands an unfair justice system after being targeted by it himself.
The push for black voters is infuriating President Joe Biden and Democrats, however.
Last week, Biden claimed that Trump is “pandering and peddling lies and stereotypes for your vote.”
Team Biden insists that Trump wants to “win for himself, not for you.”
Part of their dismay is because Trump’s strategy is working.
Polls suggest that up to 20% of black voters plan to vote for Trump in November.
This is a huge jump from the 8% who voted for Trump in 2020.
If black Americans vote for Trump in those numbers, it could mean a huge loss for Biden in a tight race.
Trump has been using his allies like Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) to woo black voters as well.
Scott addressed the justice issue after the Trump guilty verdict came down on Thursday.
During an appearance on CNN Friday, Scott said: