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Trump's Comeback: Latino Gains of 27 Points Defy Media's 'Floating Island of Garbage'

Nov 8, 2024, 03:04 PM

Donald Trump's comeback victory in the 2024 presidential election was bolstered by significant gains among Latino voters and young men aged 18 to 29. According to exit polls, Trump increased his support among Hispanic voters by 27 percentage points in Pennsylvania, 26 points in Nevada, and 11 points in Arizona compared to the 2020 election. A dramatic shift by Latino voters toward Trump helped create a 'red wave,' defying expectations. The media's 'floating island of garbage'—intellectually insular coverage—failed to impact Trump's chances with Hispanic voters. Additionally, half of registered voters view Trump unfavorably, while 49% hold a favorable view, according to an Economist/YouGov poll. Notably, fewer people are contesting the legitimacy of Trump's victory compared to when Biden won.