'Anyone but Trump': Republicans face Latino backlash over immigration raids
DORAL, United States — For nearly two years, US President Donald Trump's heavy-handed deportation drive has sowed fear in immigrant communities and created a flood of grim headlines and social media videos. Now, with midterm elections looming, many Latino voters who helped propel Trump and his Republican Party to power in 2024 say they are fed up. In southern Florida's Doral, a mostly Latino…
Doral, a predominantly Latino community in Florida, has been experiencing a backlash from Republican politicians over immigration raids during the upcoming midterm elections. As the fear of deportations continues to spread, local businesses are struggling with staff shortages, and schools are seeing fewer students. Maria Fernanda Perez, a Venezuelan restaurant owner, expressed her disappointment, stating that her customers are pulling back due to the uncertainty.
Three of her employees have stopped coming to work because of fears of being deported, leading to a 40% drop in sales. Perez said her whole family and friends are worried about the impact of Trump's immigration policies on their lives and the future of their community.
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