ADetroit pastor who spoke at the Republican National Convention explained this week why black voters are increasingly supporting Republicans.
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, who leads 180 Church, not only spoke at the RNC, but he hosted former President Donald Trump at his church last month. Sewell told WXYZ-TV that he is not endorsing a candidate in the 2024 election, but he made it clear why the Republican Party is growing in its appeal to voters who historically support Democrats.
"When we look at our community, we see clearly that our community's hurting, right? It's been up under Democratic leadership," Sewell told WXYZ. "We're hurting."
Regarding black men specifically, Sewell said Trump is winning their support because he represents change — a signal that help is coming.