Trump Uses Black History Month Event to Highlight Perceived Minority Gains

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At a White House Black History Month ceremony, Trump invited Black supporters to defend his record, touting perceived minority gains and policies like opportunity zones, while paying respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson; the event showcased his effort to frame his presidency as beneficial to Black Americans even as national support among Black voters has cooled.
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