Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Racist SMS Campaign Targets African Americans After Trump's Reelection

Anonymous messages referencing slavery have been sent to Black communities, prompting outrage and FBI awareness.

  • Following Donald Trump's reelection, African Americans in several states have reported receiving racist text messages.
  • The messages, which invoke the country's history of slavery, were condemned by civil rights organizations like the NAACP.
  • The FBI is aware of the campaign, though it has not confirmed whether an investigation has been launched.
  • Some messages were reportedly signed by individuals claiming to be Trump supporters, further fueling racial tensions.
  • Despite the campaign's divisive rhetoric, Trump gained some support from African American voters during his campaign.
Hero image