While some politicians may see President Trump as the reason behind the rise of white nationalism, it’s not that simple. The GOP calls itself the party of Lincoln, but they’ve spent decades pushing racist policies and rhetoric.

As the Republican National Convention kicks off, we take a deep dive into the GOP’s past. We look at how an anti-slavery Republican party transformed over the years, how they lost Black voters and what the future holds for the red party.

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