A focus group of Black men criticized the Democratic Party's messaging, accusing it of being "pandering."

A group of Black male voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party's messaging to their community, with one participant describing it as "insincere."

11 Black men were interviewed by The New York Times to discuss their views on the upcoming election and the current political climate. The participants were asked to share their thoughts on what the Democratic Party fails to comprehend about Black men in the United States.

"J.D., a 50-year-old coach from Arizona, told the Times that the pandering to the Black race, which assumes that they are looking for a handout and feel sorry for them, is disrespectful and insulting."

"According to Khaled, a 50-year-old school principal in Pennsylvania, "I believe they are perplexed. They have attempted to accomplish numerous diverse objectives, resulting in a growing sense of individuality among Black men in this nation.""

In June, a USA Today/Suffolk University poll revealed that Black voter support for Biden in Michigan and Pennsylvania had decreased by approximately 20 percentage points since the previous election. In Michigan, the poll indicated that Trump had 15% of Black voters, while Biden received 54% of the support from this demographic.

In the 2020 election, 9% of the Black vote in Michigan went to Trump.

In Pennsylvania, the poll shows that the former president received 11% of the Black vote, an increase of three points from 2020. Despite this, a majority, 56%, of Black voters in the state still prefer Biden.

Another focus group participant mentioned the assumption that many Black American men carry victimhood.

According to Jeremy, a 34-year-old microbiologist from Georgia, the belief that every Black male youth is an automatic victim due to systemic racism or factors beyond their control is a common assumption.

Rashad, a graphic designer from Pennsylvania, stated that Democrats failed to recognize the significance of Black men's concern for their families.

"We don't need excuses as much as they believe we do. We want people to get out and work towards specific goals. The worth of the Black man in the household, in terms of our value and how much we think we're needed, is often undervalued."

The focus group was also asked what Republicans understood least about Black men.

Georgia's Marion stated that Republicans are unaware of the hardships faced by minorities in the US.

"As minorities, we face challenges in society, and despite our long struggle for rights, I feel that our efforts are not fully recognized," said Marlon, a 47-year-old florist from Georgia.

Dylan, a program manager, stated that Republicans comprehend "opportunity" the least when it comes to Black men.

"The 31-year-old stated that opportunity is a key factor in achieving success. While some people have a mindset of "pulling themselves up by the bootstraps," it is not always true. However, individuals can take control of their lives and make things happen for themselves. The speaker's friends, on the other hand, were born with a house already, which means they didn't have to work for it. This is not a common occurrence in the world."

The Times focus group was conducted prior to the assassination attempt on Trump.

Planet Chronicle' Hannah Panreck contributed to this report.