The Economy's Performance Under Trump Is Not the Same Thing As His Policy Agenda

A Washington Post article on Republican politicians' apparent willingness to accept Donald Trump's racist comments told readers:

"Trump and his allies frequently counter by offering economic data that they say is favorable to minorities, seeking to separate Trump’s harsh rhetoric from his policy agenda."

This comment implies that Trump's policy agenda has somehow been helpful to blacks and other minorities. It is true that the economy has continued to grow during the Trump administration. I...