Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicts Donald Trump will garner unprecedented support from African Americans, potentially mirroring the overwhelming Republican victories of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan. This surge in Black voter approval, coupled with Biden's declining popularity, casts doubt on the Democrats' ability to counter this political shift.
In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump is poised to secure historic levels of support from Black voters in the upcoming 2024 election, according to recent polling data. This surge in support has left President Biden's reelection chances in jeopardy and raised concerns among Democrats.
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, appearing on "Hannity," attributed this shift to the cumulative effects of Biden's disastrous policies, including soaring inflation, unchecked illegal immigration, and ineffective education systems. According to Gingrich, these factors have disillusioned African Americans, who are increasingly open to considering Trump as an alternative.
Trump Secures Historic Black Voter Support, Leaving Biden's Reelection Chances in Jeopardy
Trump's rising popularity among Black voters has been confirmed by CNN data reporter Harry Enten, who expressed astonishment at the poll results. Enten noted that Trump's support has tripled since 2020, rising from 7% to 21%, while Biden's support has dwindled from 86% to 70%.
The trend is particularly pronounced among younger Black voters, who favored Biden by 80 points in 2020 but now support him by only 37 points in 2024. This steep decline has left Enten "speechless" and has raised alarm bells for Biden's reelection campaign.
Trump Secures Historic Black Voter Support, Leaving Biden's Reelection Chances in Jeopardy
In swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania, Trump's gains have been particularly significant. According to a recent poll, Trump has captured 15% of Black voters in Michigan, compared to Biden's 54%. This is a substantial increase from 2020, when Trump received only 9% of the Black vote in the state.
Similarly, in Pennsylvania, Trump has secured 11% of the Black vote, which represents a three-point increase since 2020. Biden still maintains a majority of support among Black voters in Pennsylvania, with 56%, but the trend is moving in Trump's favor.
Trump Secures Historic Black Voter Support, Leaving Biden's Reelection Chances in Jeopardy
Gingrich believes that Trump could achieve an overwhelming victory in the vein of President Eisenhower or President Reagan, if momentum continues in his favor. He believes that Trump may even surpass Eisenhower's record-breaking support.
The sudden shift in Black voter support away from Biden has deeply concerned Democratic lawmakers. Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY) has expressed skepticism about the poll results, suggesting that something is amiss with the methodology. However, the consistent trend across multiple polls suggests a genuine shift in sentiment.
Trump Secures Historic Black Voter Support, Leaving Biden's Reelection Chances in Jeopardy
Trump's gains among Black voters underscore the deep dissatisfaction with Biden's performance and the erosion of his previous support base. As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Trump will capitalize on this momentum and secure a historic victory or whether Biden can regain the support of African Americans and mount a successful reelection campaign.
