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The political landscape reveals that racial division is wielded by politicians to serve their interests, particularly as a means to maintain power and control over communities. This manipulation has been especially evident during Barack Obama’s presidency, which was anticipated to herald an era of racial reconciliation and progress. Instead, it ushered in heightened resentments and pronounced grievances—transforming issues such as school discipline, policing, and economic disparities into narratives of racial oppression rather than addressing their underlying causes.