Conservative commentator T.W. Shannon argues that Republicans can win support from minority voters even when Donald Trump is not on the ballot. In the Fox News coverage, Shannon presents a framework focused on economic and public-safety messages, saying Trump’s influence helped reshape the party toward a “working party” posture.
The reports describe Shannon’s view that policy outcomes—such as job creation and lower crime—can appeal to Black voters. Fox frames the comments as guidance on how the GOP could maintain or expand that support in future elections, emphasizing practical governance themes rather than relying solely on Trump’s candidacy. No additional claims or figures are provided in the supplied text.
Overall, both Fox entries present the same central point: Shannon’s strategy centers on economic opportunity and crime reduction as persuasive issues for minority voters, and he suggests that these themes can be promoted by Republicans regardless of whether Trump appears on the ballot.
