Venezuelan Americans Are About to Find Out if They Hold Real Political Sway

Republicans aimed to attract Venezuelan American voters in Florida by emphasizing law and order and anti-socialism. Their efforts seemed successful in areas like Doral, where many residents are of Venezuelan descent. However, the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Venezuelan migrants has caused discontent among this community. Venezuelan Americans are now urging political leaders to reverse this decision, walking a tightrope between supporting Trump’s policies while advocating for the rights of Venezuelans on T.P.S. Critics argue that the administration's stance threatens many who have legally relied on the program during their stay in the U.S.

Many Venezuelan Americans basked in the attention and became devoted to the politicians who bestowed it on them, especially President Trump.

Now, Venezuelan Americans in Doral and beyond are trying to persuade the White House to change course before the 300,000 migrants lose T.P.S. in April.

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