CBS Reports Season 1 Episode 3 Why some Latinos are Supporting Donald Trump

  • June 2, 2016

Why some Latinos are Supporting Donald Trump is episode three of CBS Reports season one. This episode focuses on the surprising phenomenon of Latinos supporting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Despite Trump's controversial stances on issues such as immigration and his now-infamous comments about Mexicans, there are Latino voters who are drawn to his message.

The episode begins by highlighting some of Trump's most divisive rhetoric regarding Latinos and illegal immigration, such as his claims that Mexicans are "rapists" and that he would build a wall along the border with Mexico. The viewer is then introduced to several Latino Trump supporters who explain why they are drawn to Trump's campaign.

One woman, a small business owner, explains that she supports Trump because of his promise to create jobs and boost the economy. She believes that Trump's background as a successful businessman makes him uniquely qualified to improve the country's economic standing. Another supporter, a recent immigrant from Cuba, says that she is drawn to Trump because of his tough stance on illegal immigration. She believes that those who come to the United States illegally should not be rewarded with citizenship or amnesty.

CBS Reports also interviews several Latino political experts and activists who offer their perspective on why some Latinos are supporting Trump. One political strategist speculates that Trump's brash persona and outsider status are appealing to some voters who are frustrated with the political establishment. He also notes that many Latinos who support Trump are not necessarily conservative on all issues, but see Trump as a strong leader who can get things done.

On the flip side, the episode also looks at why the vast majority of Latinos are opposed to Trump and his message. They highlight statistics that show that Trump has an incredibly low favorability rating among Latino voters and that his rhetoric has caused significant harm to his reputation within the community. Many Latinos point to the fact that Trump's divisive language seems to stereotype all Latinos as criminals and immigrants who are here illegally.

Overall, Why some Latinos are Supporting Donald Trump offers a unique perspective on a particularly complex issue within the Latino community. Despite the assumptions that Trump's rhetoric would alienate the Latino vote, this episode shows that there are still some Latino voters who support him for a variety of reasons. The episode does a good job of exploring the nuances of this issue and examines it from multiple viewpoints.

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  • First Aired
    June 2, 2016
  • Language
    English