How have Americans fared in the Trump economy? 56% of registered voters say they are better off today than they were four years ago. How have minorities, specifically Blacks and Hispanics, fared in the Trump economy? Given the contemporary concerns about social and economic justice in our country, perhaps this question is more important than ever before.
Sharply rising household incomes for Blacks and Hispanics during Trump's presidency have lifted many in their communities above the poverty line. During each of the three years of Trump, about 380,000 Blacks climbed their way out of poverty, compared to only 80,000 for Obama. More than a half-million Hispanics moved past the poverty line in each of the three years of Trump, compared to only 150,000 under Obama.
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