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Factcheck: Donald Trump on Black issues during the first Presidential Debate

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January 13, 2025
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This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump (left) and President Joe Biden during a presidential debate hosted by CNN on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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In the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, former President Donald Trump made several claims related to Black issues. Here’s a fact-check of some of his statements:

Claim: Trump said Biden called Black Americans “superpredators.”

Fact: The claim that Joe Biden called Black Americans “superpredators” is false. The term “superpredator” was actually popularized in the 1990s to describe young people, particularly Black youth, in a pejorative manner. While Biden’s support for the 1994 crime bill has drawn criticism, there is no evidence that he used the term “superpredators” to describe Black Americans.

Claim: Trump suggested his administration had the best economic outcomes for Black Americans.

Fact: Trump’s administration saw fluctuations in economic indicators affecting Black Americans. While there were periods of low unemployment among Black Americans, economic disparities persisted, and studies indicate that the benefits of economic growth under Trump were unevenly distributed across racial lines.

Claim: Trump stated that Democrats have failed Black communities.

Fact: Trump has often criticized Democratic policies concerning Black communities, arguing that they have not delivered on promises of economic advancement and social equality. However, the impact of policies on Black communities is a complex issue shaped by historical, economic, and social factors beyond partisan politics.

Claim: Trump claimed credit for criminal justice reform benefiting Black Americans.

Fact: Trump signed the First Step Act into law, which aimed to reduce mandatory minimum sentences and increase rehabilitative programs in federal prisons. While the act received bipartisan support and led to the release of some prisoners, its impact on overall criminal justice reform and racial disparities remains a subject of debate. Sources: PolitiFact

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