By: Miranda Nazzaro Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Ur-ban Development Ben Carson expressed his belief on Sunday that former President Trump will continue to attract African American voters because he is “not a conventional politician.” Carson highlighted Trump’s appeal, stating, “Th e reason that many in the minority community are gravitating towards Trump is because he doesn’t fol-low the typical political playbook of testing the winds.” He emphasized Trump’s directness and decisiveness, noting, “When he commits to something, he follows through. There’s no ambiguity about his intentions; he’s transparent and resolute, with a track record to show.” Carson, who served under Trump, praised the former president’s actions benefiting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and his initiatives in prison reform. “He doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk, and this resonates. I believe he will continue to attract support, not only from the African American community but from all walks of life,” Carson affirmed. Recent polling indicates a growing level of support for Trump among Black voters, traditionally a stronghold for Democrats. According to aggregated polling data from CNN, Trump could capture as much as 20% of the Black vote. Both Biden and Trump have intensified efforts to court Black voters, with Trump making appearances in cities like the South Bronx and Detroit and launching initiatives targeting Black Americans ahead of Juneteenth. In contrast, Biden’s campaign has launched “Black Voters for Biden-Harris,” aiming to rally support within the Black community. National polling suggests a tight race between Trump and Biden, with Trump currently holding a slight lead of 0.6 percent-age points in polling indexes.

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