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New Poll Reveals Trump's Approval with Latino Voters Further Eroding Amid Rising Economic Strain

Trump’s approval on the economy plummets among Latino voters to net -20 from February amid economic pessimism, misaligned priorities and rejection of his tax bill

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April 2, 2025

Somos Votantes President Melissa Morales Responds to Trump’s Massive Tariff Announcement

After economic indicators showed cratering consumer sentiment, declining small business confidence, and the potential for an economic recession, President Trump announced broad tariffs that will raise the cost of groceries, cars and trucks, and more for working people.

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March 26, 2025

Somos’ Melissa Morales on Latest Trump Tariffs: “This is the latest example of the President ignoring the needs of Latino working families”

Following news that President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on all foreign-made cars, light trucks and some auto parts including some engines and transmissions shipped into the United States, measures that “will disrupt supply chains and most likely increase prices for American consumers significantly” according to The New York Times, Melissa Morales, Founder and President of Somos Votantes, reacted with the following statement:

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March 24, 2025

ICYMI: Growing Dissatisfaction with Trump Tariffs Highlights Hardworking Latinos Voters’ Concerns

Rising frustration over the Trump administration’s tariffs—including the negative impact on working families, rural communities, and small business owners—is making headlines across the country.

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March 20, 2025

Somos’ Melissa Morales on Trump's Plans to Dismantle Department of Education

Today, ahead of Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education, Melissa Morales, Founder and President of Somos Votantes, released the following statement

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