Don Lemon on Black Voter Support for Trump

Former CNN host Don Lemon has returned to the network to discuss his encounters with Black male voters in battleground states who expressed support for Donald Trump, primarily citing economic reasons and stimulus checks as motivations. Lemon felt compelled to 'correct' these voters, emphasizing that the stimulus checks were issued by a Democratic Congress and delayed by Trump for branding purposes, contrary to the belief that they came directly from Trump. Despite attempts to clarify these facts, Lemon noted a significant portion of Black male voters still favored Trump. This shift in support poses a challenge for Vice President Kamala Harris, whose backing among Black men is notably lower than previous Democratic candidates. A New York Times poll shows Harris with 70% support among Black male voters, down from Biden's 85% in 2020. The discussion highlights the challenge Harris faces in securing this critical demographic for the upcoming election.