Who counts as white on the census?

Hansi Lo Wang, an NPR correspondent focused on the U.S. Census, dives into the complexities of racial identity in the latest census results. He reveals a significant 8.6% decline in the solely white population and discusses the socio-political anxieties surrounding this shift. Wang critiques oversimplified narratives of race, especially for multiracial and MENA individuals. He also examines the Trump administration's impact on census participation and the urgent implications for redistricting and fair representation in future elections.