Battle for Black Voters Intensifies in Georgia as Trump Seeks Economic Edge

Vivian Childs, a Trump advocate, is guiding Republicans on how to attract Black voters in Georgia. Emphasizing Trump's economic policies, Childs speaks to volunteers at Trump's Valdosta office. With Kamala Harris's entry into the race, the competition for Georgia’s Black voters has ramped up, spotlighting economic disparities and racial tensions.

Vivian Childs, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, instructed a roomful of Republicans on strategies to win over Black voters in Georgia, a key battleground state for the upcoming presidential election. Childs emphasized Trump's economic policies, illegal immigration stance, and inflation control during her address last month at the former president's newly opened office in Valdosta.

Touting the party as a harbinger of hope and truth, Childs urged volunteers to communicate Trump's accomplishments and the changes he promises for America. The former president's campaign office, reflecting a sense of urgency, marked Georgia as a must-win state, especially with Kamala Harris as his Democratic opponent post-July.

Harris's entry into the race sparked enthusiasm and swung opinion polls significantly, showing the candidates in a tight race. Winning over Black voters, who constitute a significant portion of Georgia's electorate, remains crucial amid traditional Democratic loyalty, past racist remarks, and Republican-backed voting restrictions, despite Republican denials of voter suppression.

(With inputs from agencies.)