White House Showcases Black MAGA Women at Black History Month Event, Signaling GOP Push for Key Voting Bloc
By Mona Austin WHITE HOUSE — The White House spotlighted a group of Black women who support President Donald Trump during its 2026 Black History Month reception, underscoring a strategic Republican effort to chip away at one of the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituencies, while Black women suffer most from unemployment. The event featured several Black women who praised Trump’s policies on issues including eliminating taxes on tips, addressing crime in Washington, D.C., and expanding school choice — all signature themes of the president’s 2024 campaign. Their presence, and the decision to center them in the program, signaled a deliberate attempt to counter the Democratic Party’s long‑standing advantage among Black women voters. Trump highlighted Alice Johnson, whom he appointed to lead pardon and clemency efforts, saying he selected her over “highly educated people” because he believed she would excel in the role. The remark drew attention for its subtle nod to merit‑based hi...