How the Latino voter shift powered Donald Trump to victory

The transcript discusses Donald Trump's significant gains among Hispanic voters in the recent election, highlighting a surge in support to 46% nationwide. Despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, Trump attracted Hispanic men and voters without college degrees, especially in swing states like Pennsylvania. Frederick Velez from the Hispanic Federation emphasizes the importance of economic issues for Latino voters and the need for year-round engagement by political campaigns. The transcript also notes a shift in Latino male voters towards Trump and the diverse political views within the Latino community. Trump's rhetoric, while controversial, did not deter Latino turnout, and the future of Latino political engagement remains crucial.

What was the percentage of Hispanic support for Trump nationwide in the recent election?

• 33%

• 46%

• 50%

• 60%

Which swing state did Trump nearly double his Latino vote compared to the last election?

• Pennsylvania

• Texas

• Arizona

• Florida

According to Frederick Velez, what is crucial for political campaigns to do regarding the Latino community?

• Focus only on economic issues

• Engage with them year-round

• Target only major cities

• Ignore regional differences

What was a significant factor in the shift of Latino support towards Trump?

• Foreign policy

• Healthcare reforms

• Economic issues

• Education policies

How does the political diversity within the Latino community compare to the African American voting bloc?

• Equally diverse

• More diverse

• Less diverse

• Not diverse at all

What effect did Trump's comments in Madison Square Garden have on the Latino community?

• Decreased voter turnout

• No impact

• Galvanized voter turnout

• Caused confusion

Which Latino group was the only one to support Trump as a majority?

• Mexican Americans

• Puerto Ricans

• Dominican Americans

• Cuban Americans