Trump Latino voter support falls from 93 percent to 66 percent in April poll

President Trump received 43 percent of the Latino vote in the 2024 presidential election, up from 35 percent in 2020. The increase contributed to his victory and second term in office.

Recent polling shows decline A Pew Research Center poll conducted in April found that approval among Latino voters who supported Trump fell to 66 percent from 93 percent at the beginning of his second term. The same poll showed approval among non-Latino voters dropped from 95 percent to 79 percent over the same period.

An AP-NORC poll found that more than half of Latino adults report knowing someone impacted by the administration's immigration enforcement actions. These actions have included arrest sweeps in homes, workplaces, and schools.

Local reactions in Arizona In Phoenix, several residents who voted for Trump in 2024 expressed regret over the enforcement operations. Sandra Ramirez said she saw footage of immigration officers and concluded her vote was a mistake. Albert Rodriguez, a tattoo artist, said he once supported Trump but now regrets the decision after seeing operations in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles.

Phoenix resident Ronnie Martinez, an Army veteran, said he continues to support efforts to reduce border crossings. He cited concerns about illegal immigration from Central America and expressed sympathy for immigration officers while also noting economic policies such as the removal of taxes on tips and overtime.

Historical context in Arizona Arizona has been a focal point in immigration debates for years. Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio conducted immigration sweeps in Latino neighborhoods during his tenure. A 2013 federal court ruling found his office had illegally profiled and detained Latinos, and a 2011 Justice Department report documented widespread discrimination.

Former Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, who signed a 2010 state law requiring police to check immigration status, said economic pressures including inflation and the cost of living could affect continued Latino support for the president. The state now has Democratic senators and top state officials following more than a decade of Latino political organizing in Maricopa County.