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Trump Policies Double Black Unemployment, Halt Anti-Discrimination Enforcement

7/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies have lifted Black unemployment to 7.3%, double the 4.3% national rate.
Trump says he is a friend to Black America and vows to protect Black jobs.
Black support for Trump rose to 15% in 2024, from 8% in 2020.
Over 300,000 Black women left the labor force since June 2025.
The administration stopped enforcing anti-discrimination workplace laws.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies have lifted Black unemployment to 7.3%, double the 4.3% national rate.
Trump says he is a friend to Black America and vows to protect Black jobs.
Black support for Trump rose to 15% in 2024, from 8% in 2020.
Over 300,000 Black women left the labor force since June 2025.
The administration stopped enforcing anti-discrimination workplace laws.