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Donald Trump’s Upbringing and the Shadow of Segregation

Donald Trump’s Upbringing and the Shadow of Segregation

His slogan, “Make America Great Again,” hinted at a return to the past—a time when segregation was still in place.

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Mar 27, 2025
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Something big shaped Donald Trump’s early life—but it’s not talked about much today. He grew up during a time when racial segregation was still the law in many parts of America. By the time he turned 18 in 1964, the Civil Rights Act had just ended legal segregation. But did that era influence his views? Let’s take a closer look.

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