US President Donald Trump is losing support among US voters of Latin American descent ahead of the November midterm elections.
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that support for Trump among these voters has dropped to 24 percent—a level lower than at any point during his two terms in office.
Trump’s overall popularity also stands at a record low in the six-day poll that concluded on Monday. Thirty-two percent of US voters approve of his performance as president, the same figure recorded in September.
Trump had seen a significant rise in support among Latino voters in the 2024 election. According to the Pew Research Center, he secured 48 percent of the Latino vote in that election, compared to 51 percent for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris; in 2020, he had received 36 percent. Experts believe this increased support from Latino voters played a role in Trump’s 2024 victory.
However, the latest poll indicates that much of that support has evaporated. For the November midterm elections, 52 percent of Latino voters stated they intend to vote for the Democratic Party, while 26 percent said they would vote for the Republican Party.
The November 3 midterm elections are being viewed as a referendum on Trump’s second term. The results will determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Democratic Party is seeking to capitalize on Trump’s declining popularity. If Democrats secure a majority in either or both chambers of Congress, it could hinder the implementation of Trump’s agenda.
Signs of discontent regarding Trump have also emerged within the Republican Party. In a campaign advertisement released last month, Florida Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar addressed Trump, noting that the Latino voters who helped him reach the White House in 2024 now feel betrayed. Criticizing Trump’s harsh immigration policies, he remarked that certain measures—such as the detention and deportation of immigrants with no criminal records—have gone too far.
Experts believe that the cost of living and the decision to go to war with Iran are also contributing to the decline in Trump’s popularity. They have warned that this could impact Republican candidates in key electoral districts.
However, Trump remains confident about the Republicans’ prospects in the midterm elections. He has launched a 32-day nationwide campaign tour ahead of the vote. Dismissing suggestions that Republicans object to his participation in campaigning for party candidates, Trump stated, “They all want me to campaign.”
