Warnock says “waves” of Black men won’t vote for Trump, but “the real thing we gotta address is apathy”
Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock expressed skepticism about former President Donald Trump’s appeal to Black male voters during a campaign stop in Michigan on Friday. However, he cautioned against voter apathy.
“We’re not a monolith, like anyone else. There will always be some variation,” Warnock stated. “But you will not see waves of Black men voting for Donald Trump. The real threat we face is apathy.”
Earlier in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris held a radio town hall and made a local appearance in Detroit aimed at engaging Black male voters. Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Michigan next week to support the Democratic ticket, having recently issued a strong warning to Black men in Pennsylvania about the consequences of voter inaction.
“Donald Trump, the man who, early in his real estate career, refused to rent apartments to Black people—do you really think people want to vote for him?” Warnock asked.
While addressing a group of mostly high school students at Cass Technical High School, Warnock referenced the Central Park Five case. “You may not remember, but take my word for it. I was here in 1989 when young men your age were accused of a horrific crime. Trump took out ads calling for them to face the death penalty.”
In support of Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s campaign, Warnock highlighted the Democratic candidate’s record on various issues, including the economy, Social Security, and abortion, contrasting it with that of her opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers.
