Trump says ‘only a Hispanic could survive’ fall from White House ballroom
Trump used the reception to promote his $600 million ballroom project and cite a New York Times/Siena poll showing his Hispanic approval at 26 percent.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump hosted a White House Hispanic Heritage Month reception in the East Room, his first of his second administration, touting his record support among Latino voters from the 2024 election.
- Rather than focus on Hispanic heritage and cultural contributions, Trump spent much of his nearly hour-long speech detailing his $600 million ballroom renovation, which he said "relaxes" him, causing his remarks to drift from the event's theme.
- U.S. Representative Analilia Mejia, the first Afro-Latino in Congress, called the president's actions "destructive," telling theGrio that Trump administration immigration enforcement has created "a sense of fear within the Latino community" through mass detentions and deportations found unconstitutional by federal courts.
- Amid declining support, a New York Times/Siena poll shows Trump's approval rating among Hispanics has fallen to 26 percent, reflecting Republican struggles with a voting bloc that previously boosted Trump in the 2024 election.
- Trump defended his immigration policies as "the hardest job I've had" against Republican criticism, while data shows a majority of ICE detainees are non-criminals, contradicting his 2024 campaign promise to target violent criminals only.
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Donald Trump Says ‘Only a Hispanic Could Survive’ White House Ballroom Fall
President Donald Trump drew cheers at a White House Hispanic Heritage Month reception on Wednesday. It came after he joked that only a Hispanic could survive a fall from the construction site of his planned ballroom. Hence, the president added that he was “not overly worried” about their safety. Donald Trump made the comment while […]
At the White House, they thanked God for Donald Trump — prayers were said for the American leader during an event dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month
"We thank You (God — Ed.) for President Trump. We ask You, Lord, at this hour to increase the spirit of wisdom in his life along with revelation, in the name of Jesus Christ. And President Trump, I ask the Lord right now to anoint you with fresh...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the recovery of the celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House, the first such event during his second term. The event, held in the East Hall, comes just over a month from the mid-term elections ... Continue reading "Trump recovers the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month while facing the challenge of preserving the Latino vote"
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