Historic Collapse: Trump Loses Hispanic Support in the U.S.

• Trump loses Hispanic support
• Poll shows record low approval
• Electoral risk for Republicans

According to Newsweek, President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has dropped to its lowest point among Hispanic voters during his second term, based on a poll released this week by The Economist/YouGov.

The survey, conducted between October 4 and 6, found that only 25% of Hispanics approve of Trump’s performance, while 71% disapprove — leaving him with a net approval of -46 points.

The sharp decline in support among Hispanics — one of the fastest-growing and most influential voting blocs in the United States — could have major implications for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.

In the 2024 election, Trump captured a significant share of the Latino vote, which was key to his return to power.

Trump Faces Broad Disapproval in New Polls

Delusional liar #Trump’s net approval rating hits record LOW with #Hispanics: Poll https://t.co/G3b6B8m7Gs

— P CADFAEL 💙🌊🟦 (@PCadfael) October 7, 2025

The The Economist/YouGov poll revealed that Trump’s declining approval is not limited to Hispanic voters.

Among women, his approval stands at 33%, with 61% disapproval — a net rating of -28 points.

Similarly, among Americans aged 65 and older, his popularity has also fallen to record lows during his second term.

“All of these net approval ratings have declined significantly since the start of Trump’s second term, and each is the lowest he’s received so far,” said Allen Houston of YouGov.

Trump’s Declining Hispanic Approval Worries the GOP

In response to the results, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said the Trump administration remains “focused on addressing the issues that matter most to all Americans.”

In an email to Newsweek, Desai emphasized that the president “is working to end Joe Biden’s inflation crisis, secure the border, and ensure public safety.”

However, analysts warn that the drop in Hispanic support could complicate Republican hopes in states with rapidly growing Latino populations.

Latinos now make up one in five U.S. residents, with strong electoral influence in key battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and Texas.

Analysts See Structural Shift Among Hispanic Voters

Robert Y. Shapiro, a professor at Columbia University, explained that presidential approval declines are common, but noted that “in this case, it is specifically women and Hispanics leading that decline.”

“We must watch closely how far Trump is alienating parts of the Hispanic community that supported him in 2024,” he said.

Experts believe this shift reflects not only dissatisfaction with the administration’s policies but also growing political fatigue among Latino voters.

The perception that promises of economic growth and immigration reform have gone unfulfilled may explain the disillusionment.

Electoral Outlook as Trump’s Ratings Fall

Trump, meanwhile, sought to downplay the poll results on his Truth Social account, insisting that he still holds a “Republican record in Hispanic voting.”

The president also criticized Google and YouTube after they reportedly removed Univision from their subscription TV services.

“They’ve taken it off their package, which is VERY BAD for Republicans. Univision was very kind to me, and their audience is huge,” he wrote.

Election strategists from both parties are now adjusting their messaging and outreach to Hispanic voters, aware of the decisive role their support will play in upcoming elections.