A new poll conducted by The Economist in collaboration with YouGov shows a significant decline in support for President Donald Trump among Latino voters, raising important political questions about the cohesion of his electoral base, especially since this demographic played a key role in his 2024 coalition.
According to the poll results, only 28% of Latino voters expressed support for Trump, compared to 39% support among all voters, while 57% reported disapproval. The survey was conducted between December 20 and 22, with 1,592 participants and a margin of error of 3.4%, as reported by Newsweek.
Recent Decline in Latino Support Raises Concerns for Trump
The drop is notable because it comes just weeks after Trump had recorded higher approval rates among Latino voters. A previous poll conducted from December 5 to 8 showed support ranging between 38% and 39%. Analysts also note that the last time Trump’s support among Latinos fell below 28% was in a poll from October 17 to 20, when it reached 25%.
Observers suggest that the decline may be linked to several factors, including ongoing economic pressures and immigration enforcement policies, which remain among the most sensitive issues for Latino voters. Any shift in the stance of this electoral group could directly affect the Republican Party’s ability to expand its base and maintain influence in swing states, especially with the midterm elections approaching next year.
Commenting on the poll, YouGov analyst Allen Houston noted that Trump’s net approval has declined compared to the previous two weeks, which had previously recorded negative scores of -13 and -14, reflecting a downward trend in overall voter sentiment.
Trump Officials Defend Performance Amid Latino Voter Concerns
Meanwhile, Trump administration officials defended the president’s performance. Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Senior Advisor on Homeland Security, stated that polls still show broad support for the president on various issues, emphasizing that economic achievements, particularly the reduction of inflation rates, remain appreciated by a large segment of Americans.
Political commentators warn that regaining the trust of Latino and young voters is not guaranteed, noting that these groups no longer vote strictly out of party loyalty but increasingly based on direct economic and livelihood concerns.
With the growing demographic weight of Latino voters in the U.S. electoral landscape, upcoming polls will serve as a critical test of whether Trump’s economic and immigration policies can recover lost support or if this decline represents a long-term challenge for Republicans in future elections.