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AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - Los Trump Latinos

By Silvio Canto, Jr. Down in Latin America, we see the rise of "The Trump Latinos" or right-center candidates who want to do business with the U.S.

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From related AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi): Latino men swung hard to Trump in 2024. Now they're swinging back
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From related AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi): Latino men swung hard to Trump in 2024. Now they're swinging back
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From related AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi): Latino men swung hard to Trump in 2024. Now they're swinging back
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From related AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi): Latino men swung hard to Trump in 2024. Now they're swinging back
What specific factors are cited as reasons for the shift in Latino voter sentiment away from Donald Trump's policies?
Several factors are contributing to the shift. While nearly two-thirds of Latino voters still report their income is falling behind the cost of living (similar to 2024 levels), 78% now disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living. Furthermore, 67% of Latino voters say Trump's enforcement regarding mass deportation has gone too far, with 31% stating they or someone close to them now carries ID due to ICE concerns, and 27% knowing someone who was detained or deported.
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