A recent poll conducted by Fox News reveals a significant decline in President Biden's popularity among Hispanic voters, with the rising inflation cited as a key factor.
The poll indicates that only 46% of Hispanic voters would back Biden in the 2024 presidential race, a significant drop from the 63% support he received from the same demographic in 2020. Conversely, support for Donald Trump among Hispanic voters has seen a slight increase, rising from 35% in 2020 to 37% for the 2024 election.
In a panel discussion on "Fox & Friends," Tina Aviles of Americans for Prosperity Texas, American University graduate J.P. Villasmil, and Christian author Lydia Dominguez shared their insights into the reasons behind Biden's dwindling support within the Latino community.
Dominguez, an Air Force veteran and mother, expressed her community's frustration with the rising cost of living. "I see people in my community that are going out and getting second and third part-time jobs. It's incredibly sad," she said.
Aviles, a mother of seven, criticized the economic policies of the Biden administration. "There was a time when things were just smooth and easy under some previous pro-growth economic policies. But this administration promised me a cafecito, but handed me instead a cup of Joe overflowing with inflation. And they hoped that I wouldn't notice."
Villasmil, a recent graduate, noted a growing trend of Hispanics distancing themselves from the Democratic Party. "There were some Hispanics moving away from the Democratic Party by the end of the Trump presidency, and now they're running away," he said. Villasmil also expressed concerns about immigration and foreign policy, particularly regarding Latin America. "Time and time again, it seems like the president, Joe Biden, does not seem to care as much about the continent," he stated.
Dominguez criticized Biden's frequent vacations amidst the economic hardship faced by the middle class. Aviles voiced her worries about the future opportunities for her children in America. "What I am concerned about is prosperity, educational opportunity for my children, and to reignite the American dream so that my children have the same amazing future opportunities in this great country," she said.
Villasmil concluded by suggesting that while younger voters may not be as conservative as their parents, they are "getting there."
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