Latino voters in key battleground states played a crucial role in Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election, with the economy being a significant issue for voters. Republican candidates have been gaining support among working-class Latino voters, as seen in Miami-Dade County flipping red for the first time in over 30 years. Trump's economic proposals include extending tax cuts, eliminating certain federal taxes, capping credit card interest rates, and imposing tariffs.
Donald Trump's near sweep of Texas border counties in the recent election highlights a significant shift among Latino voters towards the Republican Party. Trump captured 55% of the Latino vote, a notable increase from previous years, and won 14 out of 18 border counties. This shift challenges the long-held Democratic belief that the growing Latino population would eventually turn Texas blue. While some local Democratic candidates held their ground, the GOP's gains suggest a potential realignment, though experts caution it's unclear if this trend will persist beyond Trump's influence.
