In brief
As President Trump's second term progresses, two new Pew Research Center surveys indicate significant disapproval among Hispanic voters towards his administration's policies, particularly in relation to the economy and immigration. Approximately two-thirds of Hispanic adults disapprove of Trump's immigration strategies, and over half express concern over deportation risks, reflecting heightened anxiety within the community. While a notable portion of Hispanic voters supported Trump in the 2024 election, their approval ratings have dropped considerably since the beginning of his second term, revealing a shift in voter sentiment and rising apprehensions about their status in the U.S.
Declining Approval of Trump
About two-thirds of Hispanic adults overall disapprove of the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, while 61% say his economic policies have made conditions worse. Hispanic voters shifted toward Trump in the 2024 election, though a majority still backed Democrat Kamala Harris. According to AP VoteCast, 43% of Hispanic voters nationally supported Trump, up from 35% in the 2020 presidential election.
The vast majority of Hispanics who reported voting for Trump in 2024 — 81% — approve of the president’s job performance, although that’s declined from 93% at the start of his second term. Nearly all Hispanic Harris voters disapprove of Trump’s performance.
Pew’s findings echo an October survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which found that 25% of Hispanic adults have a “somewhat” or “very” favorable view of Trump, down from 44% in an AP-NORC poll conducted just before the Republican took office in January.
Rising Anxiety about Hispanics’ Place in the U.S.
About two-thirds of Hispanic adults say the situation for Hispanics in the U.S. is worse than it was a year ago. Similarly, about 8 in 10 Hispanic adults say Trump’s policies harm more than help them. These views are more negative than in 2019. The Hispanics who identify with the Democratic Party overwhelmingly believe that U.S. Hispanics are worse off.
Broad Worries about Immigration Enforcement
A significant concern within Hispanic communities is the heightened risk of deportation. Over the past few months, many have faced a challenging immigration environment, leading to increased anxiety about their status in the U.S. A Pew analysis reports that 52% of Hispanic adults express worry related to potential deportations.
The Pew Research Center survey included a total of 8,046 U.S. adults, focusing on Hispanic opinions during the data collection periods in October and September.
