Latino immigrants express resentment as Trump gains support among voters
- Longstanding Latino immigrants express frustration over the perceived preferential treatment of new arrivals compared to their own situations.
- Individual stories highlight the political shift among some Latino voters who previously supported Democrats but are now leaning towards Trump.
- The resentment among established immigrants over policy failures could support a stronger Republican presence among Latino voters.
In recent discussions surrounding immigration in the United States, longstanding Latino immigrants and their relatives have expressed feelings of resentment towards the treatment of new asylum-seekers. Interviews conducted in cities such as Denver and Chicago reveal that these established immigrants often feel overlooked by the government as record numbers of new arrivals receive work permits. Individuals like Garza Castillo, who became a U.S. citizen in 2000, express dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party's failure to deliver on immigration reform, which promised pathways to citizenship for long-established undocumented immigrants. This growing discontent may contribute to a shift in support towards the Republican Party, particularly if leaders like Trump capitalize on these sentiments by proposing solutions for older undocumented immigrants.