Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world — James 1:27
On Election Day, Nov. 5, Black men — embracing what some label "toxic masculinity" yet grounded in family, faith, and tradition — drew a line in the sand.
Across the country, we broke through the "blue wall" in unprecedented numbers, with Donald Trump’s support among Black men quadrupling in some areas.
Men, like myself, are rejecting policies that we feel ignore the values which have long been pillars in their lives and communities.
Black men across America made their voices heard and helped reshape the nation’s political landscape.
As examples, in states like Wisconsin, Trump more than doubled his support among Black voters, securing roughly 20% of their votes.
In Georgia, he claimed 25%, and in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, he achieved 23% and 20%, respectively.
These numbers represent not just a departure from traditional voting patterns but a declaration of independence from a party that has repeatedly failed to deliver on issues most important to most Black men.
In cities like Atlanta and Philadelphia, often Democratic strongholds with delayed election results, black men’s decisive turnout this time quickly tipped the scales, signaling a new determination to be heard.
At the heart of this shift lies a powerful rejection of the "soft liberalism" and divisiveness championed by many Democratic political figures like Barack and Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris.
Their policies, often prioritizing LGBTQ+ issues and progressive social agendas, feel disconnected from the traditional values many Black Americans hold close.
Just four years ago, George Floyd’s death rocked the nation, sparking Black Lives Matter protests that ushered in an era of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI).
What began as a call for racial justice quickly transformed into a cultural movement focused on division and identity politics.
Today, 20 states and territories openly promote and fund transgender surgeries, some extending these practices to children.
High-profile Black male athletes like Magic Johnson and Dwyane Wade became DEI figureheads, publicly supporting this Democratic ideology and publicly parading their children’s gender transitions and normalizing this for young Black Americans nationally.
The first Black leader in the U.S. House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, has also recently promoted policies allowing transgender boys in female sports, even labeling Republicans as "extreme" for opposing such measures aimed at protecting girls in sports.
For many Black men, this ideological shift feels like an attack on core values.
The importance of masculinity, the right to raise children without government overreach, and the power of faith to shape a community’s future.
In President-Elect Donald J. Trump, we found a candidate who stood unapologetically for the freedom to uphold these principles.
Beyond cultural concerns, Black men have also felt the impact of the 1994 Crime Bill, spearheaded by Democrats, which disproportionately targeted and incarcerated Black Americans.
Statistics reveal that one in three Black men have a felony.
This policy’s legacy has haunted Black communities for generations, leaving scars that have yet to heal.
In casting their votes for Trump, Black men took a powerful step toward confronting this painful history, seeking an alternative to a party that has taken us for granted without delivering change.
Trump’s promise to continue addressing systemic issues in policing and incarceration has offered us an alternative we can count on.
Many Black men are also guided by a deep sense of religious conviction. President Trump’s consistent defense of religious freedom resonates strongly with those who prioritize faith in their lives.
By contrast, many see the Democratic Party as increasingly out of touch with their beliefs, pushing progressive policies that conflict with the values we wish to pass on to their children.
For us, this election wasn’t just about Trump; it was about standing up for the right to practice their faith and to be respected for it.
The results of this election dismantle the myth that Black Americans vote as a monolithic bloc. There are many Black men — entrepreneurs, fathers, community leaders — who see us reflected in our incoming 47th commander in chief's vision for economic freedom, family values, and opportunity.
Some are drawn to his policies on business and job creation, while others are driven by a desire for safer neighborhoods and support for traditional family structures.
What unites these men is a shared desire for a government that respects their autonomy and doesn’t impose an agenda we don’t believe in.
This election marks the start of a broader shift in the political landscape.
The message to both parties is clear.
Black men are not a voter base to be ignored or taken for granted.
Republicans broke through the blue wall this year by speaking to these voters’ values and priorities instead of assuming their loyalty.
The 2024 election is a wake-up call to Democrats: Black men are watching, we are voting, and we expect respect.
The Black men who cast their votes for Trump today showed the nation their strength and resilience. We are the backbone of communities across America — leaders, fathers, and role models who want a brighter future for the next generation.
This past Election Day, we took a stand for their families, their values, and their freedom.
America has been reminded today of the enduring power of individual voices to shape the future. Black men helped save America by choosing freedom, opportunity, and the right to be heard.
In doing so, we set a new course for the future — one in which no community will be left unheard or unrepresented.
Jack Brewer, formerly of the NFL, played for the Vikings, Giants, Eagles and Cardinals. He is the CEO of The Brewer Group, Inc. (www.thebrewergroup.com). He is also founder of The Jack Brewer Foundation, dba Serving Ministries (www.thejackbrewerfoundation.org). He has been a White House presidential appointee, Commission on Social Status of Black Men and Boys (www.usccr.gov/about/CSSBMB). Commissioner Brewer is also chairman of Center for Opportunity Now - America First Policy Institute (www.americafirstpolicy.com). And a Board Member of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation: (www.fehsf.org). Read Jack Brewer's Reports — More Here.