Across the country, Americans are looking at politics with a raised eyebrow and folded arms. The era when one party could claim the moral high ground or the trust of working families is gone. A new reality is settling in: neither Democrats nor Republicans hold a meaningful advantage when it comes to favorability or public trust , and both are paying the price for years of political theater, broken promises, and tone-deaf leadership.

For Black communities especially, this moment feels familiar. We’ve watched parties make passionate speeches during election season and then fall silent when it’s time to deliver resources, protection, and opportunity. The latest nationwide mood only confirms what many have said for decades — trust must be earned, not inherited through party labels.

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