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Many Latinos are done with Trump. The shift is especially striking in Texas
Latino voters shifting away from Trump, notably in Texas, signals changing electoral dynamics.
Context
What happened: Polls show President Trump's approval among Latino registered voters has fallen to 24% from 38% at the start of his second term, with frustration over rising costs and immigration enforcement driving the shift, especially in Texas.
Key numbers: Approval among Latino voters
Why it matters: The shift could help decide control of the House, since Republicans in Texas and Florida redrew congressional maps betting their 2024 gains among Latino voters would last through the midterms. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have repeatedly traveled to Texas this month to rally voters.
What changed
Polls show President Trump's approval among Latino registered voters has fallen to 24% from 38% at the start of his second term, with frustration over rising costs and immigration enforcement driving the shift, especially in Texas.
Why it matters
The shift could help decide control of the House, since Republicans in Texas and Florida redrew congressional maps betting their 2024 gains among Latino voters would last through the midterms. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have repeatedly traveled to Texas this month to rally voters.