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Laura Wray-Lake, Professor of Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles

Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality

Teens who supported President Trump in 2016 became less aware of societal inequalities after the election. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

When asked about reactions to Donald Trump being president, a 16-year-old Black girl said, “I feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to be the land of the free but is really the land of racism.”

In contrast, a 16-year-old white girl said, “I think it’s OK … I do feel bad for minorities … I’m white however and come from a somewhat similar background so I will be alright.”

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