President Donald Trump is facing a significant decline in support among Latino voters, according to polling data highlighted by CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten.
The shift is notable because Trump made substantial gains with Latino voters during the 2024 presidential election, helping strengthen Republican support among working-class and Hispanic voters in several key states.
Now, less than two years later, new polling suggests that some of those gains have faded, particularly when voters are asked about immigration.
Latino Voters Shift Sharply on Immigration
During a Friday CNN segment, Enten examined how Latino voters’ views of Trump have changed since the 2024 campaign.
In the fall of 2024, Latino voters trusted Trump over then-Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration by five percentage points, according to the data presented by CNN.
By September 2026, however, Trump’s net approval rating among Latino voters on immigration had fallen to negative 39 points.
That represents a 44-point movement from the earlier comparison.
Enten described the shift as an “absolute political disaster” for the president.
The numbers are especially significant because immigration and border enforcement have remained central issues for Trump throughout his political career.
Republican Maria Elvira Salazar Criticizes Trump
The polling comes as Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida has publicly criticized parts of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy.
Salazar, who represents a South Florida district with a large Hispanic population, released a campaign advertisement arguing that the administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has gone too far in some cases.
She also said some Hispanic voters who backed Trump in 2024 now feel “betrayed.”
Her comments highlight a growing debate inside the Republican Party over how immigration laws should be enforced while maintaining support among Hispanic and Latino voters.
Republicans have generally supported stronger border security and stricter enforcement of immigration laws. At the same time, some GOP lawmakers have raised concerns about how enforcement policies affect long-established families, legal residents and communities with large immigrant populations.
Trump’s Favorability Drops With Latino Voters
CNN’s polling analysis also showed a considerable decline in Trump’s overall favorability among Latino voters.
At the beginning of Trump’s second term, his net favorability with the group stood at approximately plus 6 points.
By September 2026, that number had fallen to negative 34 points.
That amounts to a 40-point swing.
Enten characterized the movement as a “revolt” among Latino voters and said the political gains Trump made with the group in 2024 had largely disappeared.
Polling, however, represents a snapshot of voter opinion at a particular moment. Approval ratings can change, and presidential favorability does not necessarily determine how voters will cast their ballots in congressional races.
Florida and Texas Numbers Raise Questions
The shift was also visible in two states with large Hispanic populations.
According to polling discussed by CNN, Trump’s net popularity among Latino voters in Florida moved from plus 17 points in November 2024 to negative 25 points.
In Texas, the comparable figure moved from plus 5 points to negative 34 points.
Both states played important roles in Trump’s improved performance with Hispanic voters during the 2024 election.
Whether those changes continue through Election Day will be closely watched by both parties.
Immigration Emerges as a Midterm Pressure Point
The polling comes as Republicans and Democrats prepare for the November 2026 midterm elections.
For Republicans, maintaining support among Latino and working-class voters could be important in competitive House districts and statewide races.
Trump’s 2024 coalition included stronger-than-usual Republican support among Latino voters, making any sustained decline politically significant.
Democrats, meanwhile, cannot automatically assume that voters dissatisfied with Trump will support Democratic candidates. Latino voters represent a diverse electorate with differing views on immigration, the economy, inflation, crime, education and other issues.
That means both parties will likely continue competing aggressively for their support.
Why the Numbers Matter
Immigration remains one of the defining issues of Trump’s second term.
Supporters of the administration argue that tougher enforcement is necessary to secure the border and uphold federal immigration law.
Critics argue that some enforcement tactics are too broad and risk alienating voters who otherwise support stronger border security.
The latest polling suggests that debate could become increasingly important as the midterms approach.
For Trump and congressional Republicans, the central question is whether the decline among Latino voters represents a temporary reaction to current policies or a more lasting change in the political coalition that helped return Trump to the White House in 2024.
With the 2026 elections approaching, Latino voter sentiment will remain one of the closely watched indicators of how the political landscape has shifted since the last presidential election.