In 2024, Trump won Miami-Dade County (~70% Hispanic) by 11.5 points while explicitly campaigning on “MASS DEPORTATION NOW.” He put the slogan in all caps and distributed it on placards. It’s no mystery why his administration has felt empowered to hit the gas on this issue.
NEW from @MarcACaputo: The anger at Trump over heavy-handed immigration enforcement is palpable in Miami-Dade County ⤵️
“The support is just evaporating. The economy sucks and ICE is just out of control," said a GOP pollster. “People feel they didn't sign up for this."