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Trump's Latino Support Plummets 20% Amid Rising Discontent

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has seen Latino support fall 20 percentage points since December, with overall approval at 36%.
Latinos, historically linked to immigrant communities, initially supported Trump despite his anti-immigrant stance, but dissatisfaction is rising.
Some Latinos still back deportation efforts, but policies' consequences—especially the war in Iran and rising gas prices—prompt reassessment.
The shift may spur greater political awareness or lead to further disengagement from politics.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has seen Latino support fall 20 percentage points since December, with overall approval at 36%.
Latinos, historically linked to immigrant communities, initially supported Trump despite his anti-immigrant stance, but dissatisfaction is rising.
Some Latinos still back deportation efforts, but policies' consequences—especially the war in Iran and rising gas prices—prompt reassessment.
The shift may spur greater political awareness or lead to further disengagement from politics.