"It was a dramatic turn from three years ago, when Trump reclaimed the White House with 48% of the Latino vote, the highest percentage ever captured by a Republican presidential candidate. A record number of California Latinos won legislative seats. The Hispanic Republican Club opened chapters in Ventura and Orange counties."
"CNN poll released earlier this week showed Latino support for Trump went from 41% last February to just 22% right now. 'It's the visuals of those raids,' Hernandez acknowledged with a sigh. 'It only makes sense that people will feel afraid. Some of our supporters and friends, they're suffering.'"
"We gotta win the Hispanic vote. I hope that he [Trump] changes his approach and remembers that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights."
The Los Angeles Hispanic Republican Club held a sparse gathering for President Trump's State of the Union address, with minimal attendance despite the organization's previous growth. Three years ago, Trump won 48% of the Latino vote, the highest percentage for a Republican candidate, and the Hispanic Republican Club expanded to multiple counties. However, Latino support has since dropped to 22% according to recent polling. Club leadership attributes the decline to immigration enforcement actions and their visual impact on the community. Members acknowledge that supporters and friends are suffering, and businesses are feeling economic pressure. The club's membership drive shows minimal new sign-ups, reflecting broader disengagement among Hispanic Republicans.
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