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In the one debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the vice president attacked Trump for having a racist record, citing his statements in response to the protests In Charlottesville back in 2017.
My intention here is not to defend Trump on some of the things he says about race — which can be interpreted by some as offensive.
I’m here to look at whether Trump or Harris-Biden have a better actual record — not better rhetoric — in advancing the economic opportunities and advancement of Blacks and other minorities.
In my just-published book, “The Trump Economic Miracle”, coauthored with Arthur Laffer, we point out the many achievements in Trump’s first term, such as right-to-try legislation for chronically sick Americans who want to try new potentially lifesaving treatments, achieving energy independence, the economic boom, and advancing peace around the world.
But arguably his most impressive accomplishment was lifting the living standards of minority Americans.
Under Barack Obama and Joe Biden, minorities made almost no progress and in several ways fell behind. Under Trump the financial and economic improvement was remarkable. Blacks saw almost twice the gains under Trump, while Asians and Hispanics saw five times the income gains.
