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The gap in the unemployment rate between White and Black workers has widened drastically since President Donald Trump retook office last year. (Brad Vest for The Washington Post)

Four takeaways on Black unemployment in Trump’s economy

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A Washington Post examination reveals that the Black unemployment rate, which narrowed during the Biden administration, surged under President Donald Trump, peaking at 2 to 1 in 2025. Cuts to federal jobs and hiring slowdowns hit Black communities hard. Trump, who once touted low Black unemployment, has largely ignored the issue in recent speeches.

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