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Trump Hosts Hispanic Heritage Event Ahead of 2026 Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended with wife Rachel Campos-Duffy.
The event aimed to solidify the Hispanic vote before the 2026 midterm elections.
Critics say the celebration contrasts with the administration’s hard-line immigration agenda and deportations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended with wife Rachel Campos-Duffy.
The event aimed to solidify the Hispanic vote before the 2026 midterm elections.
Critics say the celebration contrasts with the administration’s hard-line immigration agenda and deportations.