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Race relations have jumped into the public consciousness over the summer, following the police shooting of George Floyd in Minneapolis, with repercussions lingering into the general election in November.

Both parties offer the question of whether life is better for Black Americans under their visions, a subject recently discussed on "The Frank Beckmann Show." His guest, Deneen Borelli -- a conservative author, columnist, radio and television personality -- currently serves as an advisory board member for Black Voices for Trump.

“The president ran on remembering -- and not forgetting -- the forgotten men and women,” Borelli said on the radio show. “He’s also a businessman; he’s not a career politician. He didn’t need this headache, Frank! So he is someone who was totally different and out-of-the-box in terms of his concern and love for our county, what he could do for the economy, what he could do for all Americans. And he has proven himself in his first term, and I am looking forward to getting him reelected for another term.”

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It has not been easy for the Republican Party when it comes to winning the hearts of minds of Black voters. Dating back to the 2016 election, there have been allegations of racism leveled at President Donald Trump, who has been accused of not allowing Black tenants to rent in his apartment buildings.

Borelli said she was not familiar with the specifics or details of those allegations. She added she had met Trump in person, finding him to be a good man who has a desire to serve the country.

“He loves our country, he loves Americans,” Borelli told Beckmann. “I think it is outrageous how you have people who want to play the race card against this man simply because, A, he is a politician, B, they don’t like him or anything he has to say, and I just think they are doing a disservice to our country, especially when you look at the results that we've seen from his first term.”

As the general election approaches, Borelli told Beckmann she has been paying attention to the Rasmussen Report, and she places likely Black support for Trump at 20 to 30%. Based on the administration’s accomplishments to date, she feels there is enough Black support for a second term.

“Again, based on the outcome and accomplishments from the first term, we are seeing an increase in the 'silent majority' of Black voter support as well,” Borelli said on the radio program. “And you look at the crime that is going on, the rioting and the violence in communities across the country where you have Democratic politicians who are silent or sitting back and watching this destruction happen. The president wants law and order. And what American would not want law and order, safety and security for themselves and for their family?"