Donald Trump's Approval Rating Has Crashed With Hispanic Men

President Donald Trump's approval rating among Hispanic and Latino men, a pivotal group he managed to secure in the 2024 election, has sharply declined as his administration faces mounting criticism over economic matters. Historically, Hispanic and Latino voters have leaned towards the Democratic Party, but Trump managed to attract their support during the 2024 election, contributing to his victory in pivotal states such as Arizona and Nevada.

Democrats are actively attempting to regain the favor of this demographic as they prepare for the midterms, with a crucial question being whether these voters will once again return to the Democratic fold or if the GOP's gains are here to stay. Winning back Hispanic and Latino men could be vital for Democrats in the upcoming elections.

In the 2024 election, Trump secured the votes of Latino men by a margin of 10 points, with 54 percent supporting him compared to 44 percent for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to CNN exit polling data. In comparison, Joe Biden received 59 percent of the Latino men's vote in 2020, while Hillary Clinton garnered 63 percent in 2016.

As Trump's standing in the nation continues to slip, Republicans have redrawn their congressional districts to favor their party ahead of the midterms, largely based on the 2024 vote data. If a significant reversal occurs among Hispanic and Latino voters, it could result in these districts becoming more competitive. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle stated on Monday that the November 5, 2024 election was a "historic poll" where "nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump to deliver on his popular and commonsense agenda."

Despite Trump's previous electoral success with this demographic, his approval rating among Hispanic men has plummeted by -41 points, according to recent polling data. This decline in support is primarily attributed to the state of the economy, with Trump's approval on the economy among Hispanic men standing at -49 points, while he is viewed favorably by 11 points more than Vice President Harris.

The implications of this shift for the midterms are significant, as Hispanic men have historically favored Democrats by 20 points. Recent polls, such as those from Civiqs and UnidosUS, further highlight this trend, with over 59 percent of Hispanic and Latino men disapproving of Trump, while 36 percent approve. A UnidosUS poll conducted in April and May 2026 found Trump's approval rating among Latino men at 34 percent, with 64 percent disapproving.

Matt A. Barreto, a faculty director at the UCLA Voting Rights Project and Democratic Pollster to Biden's 2020 campaign, attributes Trump's falling approval among Hispanic men to his failure to deliver on various economic promises made in 2024. He emphasized that Latinos, particularly men, are evaluating the election based on affordability issues.

While Democrats may have an opportunity to win back Latino voters, Barreto cautioned that it would not be an automatic rebound, and Democrats need to demonstrate their commitment to addressing the concerns of Latinos, especially the middle class, to bring down costs. Trump's appeal to Latino men in 2024 was based on addressing concrete economic issues, as well as his portrayal as a tough and decisive leader.

However, the treatment of Latino immigrants by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, including allegations of racial profiling and civil rights abuses, has also contributed to the erosion of Trump's support among this demographic. Republicans losing ground among Hispanic voters could have substantial implications for the midterms, particularly in states like Texas, where Trump's strong showing with Hispanic voters helped offset decades of Democratic gains.