Rep. Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Nostalgia Comments

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Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a potential VP pick for Trump, faced backlash from top Democrats over his comments suggesting Black families were more intact during the Jim Crow era. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison criticized Donalds, who clarified that he was referring to the impact of 1960s welfare policies on Black families. The controversy highlights the GOP's efforts to gain Black voter support ahead of the 2024 election.
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