In brief
New polls by Pew Research show that a majority of Hispanic adults disapprove of President Trump's economic and immigration policies, with growing concerns over their status in the U.S. This dissatisfaction follows a slight increase in support for Trump during the 2024 election, but recent trends reveal a significant decline in favorable views among this demographic. The fears of deportation and a negative outlook on their situation are rising, signaling a possible shift back toward Democratic candidates.
As President Donald Trump’s administration enters the final stretch of his second year, recent surveys from the Pew Research Center highlight a growing discontent among Hispanic adults regarding key issues such as immigration and economic policy. The findings reveal a stark contrast to the previous year when Trump had shown a modest increase in support among Hispanic voters.
The surveys conducted in September and October surveyed over 5,000 Hispanic adults across the U.S., revealing that approximately two-thirds disapprove of the administration’s approach to immigration. Simultaneously, 61% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Trump’s economic policies, emphasizing a shift in previously positive sentiments.
Despite a noted increase in Hispanic support for Trump during the 2024 election – with 43% voting for him compared to 35% in 2020 – recent polling indicates a decline in approval ratings among these voters. From 93% to 81%, there has been a substantial decrease in approval for Trump’s performance from those Hispanic voters who cast their ballot for him.
Further complicating the situation, 52% of Hispanic adults now fear deportation for themselves or loved ones, a rise from 42% reported just months prior. The anxiety surrounding immigration enforcement stands juxtaposed to the political shift more broadly seen within the electorate, where Hispanics comprised 10% of all voters in 2024.
Community sentiment is echoed in additional surveys, with findings from the Associated Press-NORC Center revealing that only 25% of Hispanic adults view Trump favorably, a drastic decline from 44% a year earlier. The cumulative data paint a concerning picture of rising financial stress and a feeling among Hispanics that their circumstances in the U.S. are deteriorating.
As the year progresses, the extent of dissatisfaction within Hispanic communities may influence electoral outcomes, especially as many express a desire for policies that align more closely with their needs and concerns.
