During the campaign, Trump made a pointed statement to Black voters. He asked straight out :if they felt safer today in their communities than they did 8 years ago.  He asked if they felt their schools are better or their jobs more secure. He asked if they felt their health care was better under Obama.  He asked them if they believe Democrats will protect and defend them from crime and violence. Many black Americans could not say so publicly out of fear for their personal safety . but said no in the voter booth.