In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
Doral, Florida, has the largest Venezuelan population of any city in the country.
In the Venezuelan-majority city of Doral, Florida, some Latino voters who once enthusiastically supported President Trump are now expressing disappointment and disillusionment. Andrea Ramos, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Venezuela, expressed admiration for Trump's role in the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
However, nine months later, Ramos now feels betrayed by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which she believes violates the law. A CBS News poll shows that 60% of Hispanic likely voters plan to support congressional Democrats in the upcoming midterms, compared to 39% who plan to support Republicans, marking a significant shift from 2024 when 51% of Hispanic voters backed Democrats and 46% backed Republicans.
The Trump administration's focus on deporting more people than expected has contributed to this shift, with 59% of Hispanic likely voters finding it excessive. Local businesses in Doral have also reported a decline in sales as immigration enforcement has increased, causing fear and altering daily routines among residents. Despite Trump's initial appeal to Venezuelan Americans fleeing Maduro's regime, Doral's Republican mayor, Christi Fraga, has refused to give a direct answer when asked about her support for Trump, indicating uncertainty among local Republicans.
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