Donald Trump Offers ‘New Deal’ To African Americans

Joel Pollak / Breitabrt News

CHARLOTTE, NC — Donald Trump offered a “new deal” to African Americans in a speech at the McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square on Wednesday afternoon, packing hundreds of supporters into the former Baptist church, an unusually small arena for the GOP nominee.

“Today I want to talk about how to grow the African-American middle class, and provide a new deal for black America,” Trump began.

That “new deal” rests on three pillars — “safe communities, great education, and high-paying jobs” — and one principle: “America first.”

Trump’s pitch to African Americans has been drawing some support. The most recent poll in Pennsylvania showed Trump winning 29% of the black vote, and 30% of the Hispanic vote, in the Keystone State.

“Here’s the promise I make to you: whether you vote for me or not, I will be your greatest champion. We live in a very divided country, but I will be your greatest champion,” he said.

“Our opponent represents the rigged system and the failed thinking of yesterday,” he said, adding that Hillary Clinton’s campaign represented pessimism. “She’s been doing this for thirty years, and for thirty years it’s only gotten worse.”

Trump’s voice, slightly hoarse, brightened when he described his “movement” — “there’s never been anything like it in this country,” he said. He described the opportunity for change in the political system as “once in a lifetime.” full story

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