Overview
- Rove delivered the warning during a Saturday appearance on Fox News’ The Journal Editorial Report, with his remarks reported by Mediaite and Alternet.
- Host Gerry Baker noted Trump won over 40% of the Hispanic vote in 2024 but said current Hispanic approval is now far lower, with no new polling presented in the segments.
- Rove said the erosion began before the ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, which he suggested has intensified concerns among Hispanic voters.
- He criticized the president for not visiting south Texas to highlight border policy results and described strain on hospitals, food kitchens, and community safety in affected areas.
- He pointed to competitive South Texas districts—including the Corpus Christi–Brownsville corridor and Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo–San Antonio seat—as vulnerable for Republicans if Hispanic support keeps softening.