The Arizona Republican Party and Latino Americans for Trump hosted an event Friday afternoon rallying Hispanic voters behind former President Donald Trump. Also in attendance was Rep. Steve Montenegro.
"Kamala Harris' failed policies have crushed Hispanic communities across Arizona,” reads a statement from Jaime Florez, the Trump Campaign Hispanic communications director. “From historic inflation that’s made everyday life more expensive, to rising crime rates that threaten our neighborhoods, and a border crisis spiraling out of control, Hispanic Americans are feeling the brunt of her failed leadership. Under President Trump, we will return to policies that promote economic opportunity, safety, and prosperity for Hispanic families and all Americans."
Local business owners and Hispanic community members echoed this sentiment on Friday, saying that in the past four years their businesses have suffered due to the Biden-Harris administration.
“This country is run by small business owners like me,” said Business Owner Terry Mendoza. “I can’t wait until this election is over, so I can go back to being an American.”
Montenegro also noted that Hispanic poverty levels are below pre-pandemic levels.
“Inflation is killing us,” he said. “We need President Trump.”
The issues discussed as most important to the Hispanic community included poverty levels, inflation and securing the border. It was also noted that Hispanic voters are one of the key demographics when it comes to tipping the dial in an election.
