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Former President Donald J. Trump claimed during the presidential debate on Thursday that immigrants entering the United States illegally were taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs,” a claim with little basis that Democrats immediately seized on as evidence that Mr. Trump and Republicans were not serious about cultivating support from voters of color.
It also touched off a host of internet jokes and memes over what, exactly, a “Black job” is.
“They’re taking Black jobs and they’re taking Hispanic jobs and you haven’t seen it yet but you’re going to...
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