Democrats have long claimed to be the party of immigrants and minorities. “Just wait until Hispanic voters hear about Trump’s deportation plans,” they said confidently after the 2024 election. “They’ll run back to us faster than you can say ‘amnesty.'”

But a funny thing happens when political experts make predictions based on identity rather than values. Reality has a way of shattering these simplistic views, leaving pundits scrambling to explain what just happened to their perfect theory.

New polling data reveals an uncomfortable truth for the Democratic Party: 53% of Hispanic voters support President Trump’s deportation policies. This stunning figure comes from a national survey conducted by the League of American Workers (LAW) and TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics after the recent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

The support isn’t limited to older, conservative Hispanic voters either. Among voters aged 18 to 24, support for the deportation policy stands at 49%. Black voters also showed significant support at 46% – continuing a trend that began in the 2024 election where Trump made historic gains with Black male voters.

Democrats’ “Minority Firewall” Crumbles

For decades, Democrats relied on near-automatic support from minority communities. The idea that Hispanics would support deportation policies seemed unthinkable to liberal strategists. But the numbers tell a different story.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“This survey reveals that violence and radicalism in Los Angeles and other cities only serves to reinforce the will of the people to achieve secure borders, orderly lawful migration, and peace in our streets,” said LAW President Steve Cortes.

While left-wing activists have staged violent demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in multiple cities, everyday Americans – including Hispanic citizens – are increasingly supporting law and order at the border.

Border Security Produces Results

Perhaps most telling is that 65% of all respondents – including 61% of Hispanic voters – agree that Trump “deserves credit” for the reported 95% decrease in “gotaways” at the US border compared to levels seen during Joe Biden’s presidency.

These numbers reflect a simple truth: results matter more than rhetoric. When policies work to improve safety and security, voters notice regardless of their background.

Border Patrol has seen a 44% increase in applications since Trump’s return to office, showing renewed confidence in the mission to secure America’s borders.

Legal Immigrants Demand Enforcement

The shift among immigrant voters is particularly noteworthy. CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported that immigrant voters now back Republican immigration policies by 8 points over Democratic policies – a remarkable 40-point shift from 2020, when Democrats led by 32 points.

“The group of voters who became more hawkish on immigration were in fact immigrants themselves,” Enten explained on CNN.

This aligns with broader public sentiment. A Pew Research Center report from March found that 83% of US adults believe either “some” or “all” illegal immigrants should be deported. Of those supporting “some” deportations, 97% said violent criminals should be prioritized.

Legal immigrants understand better than anyone the difference between lawful and unlawful entry. Many waited years to enter America properly, following rules and procedures. The idea that others can simply walk across the border without consequences strikes many as deeply unfair.

The message from Hispanic and immigrant voters is clear: support for border security isn’t about ethnicity – it’s about safety, fairness, and respect for the law. As the 2026 midterms approach, Democrats may need to rethink their assumption that immigration enforcement automatically alienates minority voters.

The political landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and Americans of all backgrounds are making choices based on values rather than identity politics. That’s something both parties would do well to remember.

Key Takeaways

• 53% of Hispanic voters support Trump’s deportation policies, challenging Democratic assumptions about minority voting patterns
• Anti-ICE riots have backfired, reinforcing public support for border security across demographic groups
• Legal immigrants show stronger support for immigration enforcement than native-born Americans
• Border security measures under Trump have reduced “gotaways” by 95%, earning approval from 61% of Hispanic voters

Sources: The Post Millennial