In an intimate roundtable with Latino leaders at Trump National Doral on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump spent hours engaging with prominent figures from South Florida’s Republican politics and Latino business community.
Trump Courts Latino Voters at Doral Event
The event, designed to bolster his standing among Hispanic voters, had the atmosphere of a Trump rally, filled with his familiar campaign rhetoric and audience participation. “I just saw a poll that we’re leading with Hispanics,” Trump said shortly after sitting down. “That’s never happened before,” Trump emphasized his growing popularity among Hispanic voters, particularly in Florida. The former president used much of his time to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris and highlight his policy proposals, while also touting polls that he claims show him leading in key swing states.
Trump Gains Ground with Hispanic Voters
According to a recent Telemundo poll, Trump is leading among Latino voters in Florida by seven points, with 48% support compared to 41% for his opponent. The poll also found that 11% of Latino voters remain undecided or are considering a third-party candidate. Trump’s rising popularity among Hispanic voters marks a significant shift, as historically, Democrats have fared better with this demographic.
Barry University Political Science Professor Sean Foreman noted that Trump’s roundtable with Latino leaders is likely part of a larger Republican strategy to energize local voters. “They do have reason to be optimistic, and that’s why we see Donald Trump making visits here in the last couple weeks of the election,” Foreman said.
Although Trump has struggled to win over voters in Miami-Dade County in the past, this year’s election presents a unique opportunity for Republicans to make gains in the region. In 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Trump in Miami-Dade by 30 points, but by 2020, the margin narrowed significantly, with President Joe Biden winning the county by only eight points.
Republicans Eye Miami-Dade Victory
Republican leaders believe this year could be different for Trump in Miami-Dade, a historically Democratic stronghold. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to flip the county in November. “I think President Trump loves to make history, and I think he’s going to make history again on Nov. 5,” Cabrera said, referring to the upcoming election. The last Republican to win Miami-Dade was President George H.W. Bush in 1988. Since then, the county has remained a key area for Democrats to “run up the score” in elections. Foreman highlighted the importance of Miami-Dade for the Democratic Party, noting that they need to secure strong margins in the county to remain competitive in statewide elections.
Democrats Rally to Mobilize Voters
Meanwhile, across town in Coral Gables, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was rallying Democrats to mobilize their base and get voters to the polls. Pelosi reminded the crowd of Miami-Dade’s importance to the Democratic cause, saying, “Miami-Dade County gives us hope,” but adding that victory requires sustained effort. “We must own the ground, we must get out every single vote,” Pelosi urged.
As the November election approaches, both parties are focused on securing every possible vote in Miami-Dade County, which could prove decisive in determining the outcome of the election. With Latino voters playing an increasingly influential role in Florida politics, Trump’s outreach to the community may have significant implications for both his campaign and the broader Republican strategy.
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