As Election Day approaches, Donald Trump's targeted outreach to Latino voters has sparked both support and skepticism within the community. While some believe his outreach aligns with Latino values and priorities, others point to a series of disparaging remarks—most recently a Madison Square Garden joke referring to Puerto Rico as "a floating island of garbage"—that may hinder his campaign.
In an exclusive interview with The Latin Times, political psychology expert Alejandro Flores analyzed the strengths and pitfalls of Trump's approach. Flores explained how Trump's message resonates with some Latinos while alienating others, offering insight into the campaign's calculated—and sometimes contradictory—strategy to win Latino support.
