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Latino Voter Support for Trump Plummets Over Immigration and Economic Policies

New polls reveal a sharp decline in Latino approval of President Trump, with concerns over aggressive immigration crackdowns and economic struggles dominating dissatisfaction.

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File. U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a bilateral lunch with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in the Cabinet Room at the White House on April 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. The leaders are expected to discuss security, trade, NATO and the war in Ukraine.
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Donald Trump sat down during a roundtable event and spoke about the economy and immigration with Latino voters.

Overview

  • A recent survey shows 59% of Latino voters disapprove of President Trump's performance, compared to 46% support he garnered in the 2024 election.
  • Economic dissatisfaction is a major factor, with 54% of respondents saying the economy has worsened and inflation and cost of living cited as top concerns.
  • Immigration policies have drawn widespread criticism, with 63% of Latino voters believing the administration's measures have gone too far in deporting undocumented migrants.
  • Only 22% of Latino voters support mass deportations, while 78% prefer focusing on migrants with criminal records, highlighting a preference for more targeted enforcement.
  • Fear and disruption are widespread in Latino communities, with reports of wrongful deportations, ICE raids, and the removal of sensitive-location protections contributing to unease.