The Rise of Black Support for Trump

Published on December 22, 2023

Fearing backlash, some black people feel they can only whisper, “I’m voting for Trump.” But others are becoming louder and prouder in voicing support for former President Donald Trump. Mark Fisher, co-founder of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) group in Rhode Island, made waves recently with his endorsement of the former president. “I knew I was going to pay a price for it,” Mr. Fisher told The Epoch Times, “but I felt like the benefit of doing it far outweighed the cost of me playing it safe.” Mr. Fisher said he felt obligated “to clear a path” for those who think the way he does....