In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies ahead of midterms: "I feel, in a way, betrayed."
Key Points:
- Latinos, particularly in Florida's Miami-Dade County where they make up over 70% of the population, voted in record numbers for President Trump in 2024, but recent polling indicates the Hispanic vote is shifting toward Democrats for the upcoming midterms.
- Andrea Ramos, a Venezuelan-American in Doral, initially admired Trump for his role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro but has since become disillusioned, citing disappointment with the economy and the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement.
- A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows 60% of Hispanic likely voters now favor Democrats in the midterms, a notable shift from 2024 exit polls where 46% voted Republican and 51% Democrat.
- Increased immigration enforcement by ICE in Doral has created fear among local residents and negatively impacted businesses, leading to concerns about community stability and economic decline.
- Local political leaders, including Doral's Republican Mayor Christi Fraga, are hesitant to fully endorse Trump or the Republican Party, encouraging voters to "vote your conscience" amid the evolving political landscape.