Black Americans Feeling the Effects of Trump’s Economic Incompetence Arrow

Donald Trump is steering the economy in the wrong direction, and Black Americans are being hit hardest. Prices are rising, job prospects are disappearing, and real wages are shrinking. The cost of everything - from groceries to housing - is going up, and Black voters are seeing firsthand how Trump's economic agenda is making life more expensive and more uncertain. For Black women, this is particularly noticeable, with roughly 300,000 leaving the labor market due to federal policy changes in the last three months alone.

So it's no surprise that 74% of Black voters say Trump's policies are making them financially worse off. 86% say his policies are driving up the cost of food and groceries, and a growing number of Black households are feeling the pressure.

In response, DNC Senior Spokesperson Marcus W. Robinson released the following statement:

"Donald Trump's economy is leaving Black families behind while he caters to billionaires and corporate interests. From rising food prices to disappearing job opportunities, Black voters are feeling the squeeze - and Trump is nowhere to be found when it comes to real solutions. Let's be clear: Trump promised to help working people, but all he's done is make life more expensive while enriching himself and the wealthy few around him."

Working families are being forced to make tough decisions as inflation continues to eat into their budgets. The economy is showing early signs of stagflation - slowing growth paired with rising prices - and Black voters know exactly who's to blame. Only 3% of Black voters say the economy is getting better, and 71% say it's getting worse, according to Economist/YouGov polling. According to Fox News polling, 76% of Black voters say Trump has made the economy worse.

Trump can't spin his way out of the facts. 88% of Black voters describe the economy as negative, and 76% say it's a bad time to find a quality job, according to Washington Post/Ipsos polling. For working Black Americans, Trump's return to the White House has meant more financial stress, not less.

The numbers on Trump's handling of inflation and the cost of living are just as damning. In CBS polling, Trump's net approval on inflation is -80 points, with just 10% of Black voters approving and 90% disapproving. Economist/YouGov shows a similar trend: 86% of Black voters disapprove of how Trump is handling inflation and prices. 85% disapprove of how he's handling the cost of living, and 86% oppose his tariffs, which are making everyday goods more expensive.

Trump's economic policies are failing Black families - and they know it. While Trump and Republicans reward billionaires and corporations, Black voters are stuck dealing with rising costs, declining opportunities, and growing inequality. That's why poll after poll shows Black voters overwhelmingly reject Trump's economic agenda - because they're living with the consequences every day.