Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win over Black male voters, while former President Donald Trump is gaining ground with the help of several high-profile Black male celebrities.
As election day approaches, Harris’ campaign is seeing a decline in support from Black men—a group that traditionally supports Democrats. A New York Times/Siena College poll showed Harris holding 78% of the Black vote, a drop from Biden’s 90% in 2020. Her support among Black men has fallen even more, with only 70% planning to vote for her, compared to Biden’s 85%.
According to recent polling, Trump has regained a slight lead over Harris, further fueling his momentum as election day draws near.
An NAACP survey found that one in four Black men under 50 plan to support Trump in 2024.
Black Celebrities Back Trump
Several Black male celebrities, from rappers to athletes, have endorsed Trump. Radio host Charlamagne Tha God and comedian Eddie Griffin both believe Trump has a unique appeal to Black men that Harris lacks.
