race–bait·ing 
/ˈreɪsˌbeɪtɪŋ/ noun
/ˈreɪsˌbeɪtɪŋ/ noun [noncount] US, disapproving : the unfair use of statements about race to try to influence the actions or attitudes of a particular group of people
▪ a politician who is being accused of race-baiting
▪ a politician who is being accused of race-baiting
