What Are ‘Black Jobs’? Trump’s Presidential Debate Comments On Black Americans, Immigration And More Draw Criticism
The first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta saw heated discussions on the economy, unemployment and immigration. Former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks on immigration and Black Americans, prompting both lawmakers and social media to question the validity and implications of those statements.
As November’s presidential election approaches, the debate provided an opportunity to address critical issues influencing voters. However, when the topic turned to Black voters, President Joe Biden discussed his achievements since taking office in 2020, highlighting advancements in resources for Black maternal health, the growth of new Black-owned businesses, and reductions in the Black unemployment rate, News One reported.
Trump countered these achievements by arguing that Biden had tarnished the strong economic record he claimed to have left behind from his term. He asserted that Biden’s policies had allowed millions of immigrants into the country and alleged that Hispanics were displacing Black Americans in what he called “Black jobs.”
Trump: "His big kill on the Black people is the millions of people that he's allowed to come in through the border. They're taking Black jobs now." pic.twitter.com/JmZSy2LDxC
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 28, 2024
“They’re taking Black jobs now, and it could be 18, it could be 19 and even 20 million people,” Trump said, according to HuffPost.
“They’re taking Black jobs, and they’re taking Hispanic jobs, and you haven’t seen it yet, but you’re gonna see something that’s going to be the worst in our history,” he added.
His claims led Black lawmakers, journalists and social media users to inquire about his characterization and classification of those positions.
“As one of less than 60 black women to swear into Congress, I’m assuming Trump doesn’t think my job is a “black job,” but MY BLACK TAIL will be up early to do the work of my amazing & beautiful coalition of people that make up TX-30! I’ll show up & fight MAGA’s BS on their behalf EVERY damn day that they allow me to! The seat will always belong to the people & I’m humbled & honored to serve them!” Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote regarding her Texas district on X, formerly Twitter.
As one of less than 60 black women to swear into Congress, I’m assuming Trump doesn’t think my job is a “black job,” but MY BLACK TAIL will be up early to do the work of my amazing & beautiful coalition of people that make up TX-30! I’ll show up & fight MAGA’s BS on their behalf…
— Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) June 28, 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was also confused by Trump’s controversial remarks: “I still don’t understand the ‘black job’ comment, it would have been nice if there was a follow up to understand what he was trying to say,” she tweeted.
I still don’t understand the “black job” comment, it would have been nice if there was a follow up to understand what he was trying to say.
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) June 28, 2024
Journalist Marc Lamont Hill had a few choice words for the former president about his racially targeted comment: “I hate that no one has challenged this notion about ‘Black jobs,’” he shared on his X account.
The NAACP also weighed in on the matter: “What exactly are Black and Hispanic Jobs!?! #CNNDebate“
Here are a few social media user reactions:
what the fuck is a black job?! #Debates2024 pic.twitter.com/JulJWG3grA
— tati! ⁷ ???? (@tatigabriellee) June 28, 2024
Trump : “the blacks” ….”black jobs”
Me: pic.twitter.com/xnswh0r7QN
— Big Celleo From the Kokomo (@Cellustharula90) June 28, 2024
WTF is “Black jobs”? Answer quickly pic.twitter.com/7GCzLKffuc
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) June 28, 2024
“Black jobs” is one of the craziest things I’ve heard. Which came right after “he’s being like a Palestinian, but a bad one.”
Holy shit.
— brandon / jinx / big jinx (@brandonjinx) June 28, 2024
Me searching for the “black jobs” on LinkedIn tomorrow pic.twitter.com/hZiUGHF5df
— ????BeMy. (@BeMyFiasco) June 28, 2024
Me showing up to orientation at my new Black Job pic.twitter.com/jRbEK3eMMy
— Hacksaw Him Duggan ⚔️ (@Deascent) June 28, 2024
Then I asked myself, did I get the job because I was Black, or was it a Black Job? pic.twitter.com/KdD5bqv8tF
— Dom N' The City | NYC Food & Lifestyle (@DomNTheCity) June 28, 2024
I'm sorry, the term "Black jobs" is sending me. #DebateNight pic.twitter.com/ypJXlkMbEQ
— Denise Hemphill. ???? (@itsbrysonM_) June 28, 2024
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