Cubans: The only Hispanic demographic group that voted predominantly for Trump

In the recent elections in the United States, Cuban-American voters emerged as the only Hispanic demographic group that showed majority support for Donald Trump, while the rest of the Latino groups largely supported Kamala Harris.

This pattern has been observed before, but this year's figures highlight the persistence of a political preference among Cuban Americans that distinguishes them from other Latin American groups, as reported on social media by the conservative platform AF Post.

Support from various Hispanic groups

According to electoral data and surveys conducted after the elections, Cuban-Americans voted for Trump at a rate of 58%, while only 40% supported Harris. However, support for Trump among Latino groups increased in the recent elections compared to previous ones.

Mexicans and Puerto Ricans showed significant support for the Democratic candidate. Among voters of Mexican descent, Harris received 62% support compared to 33% for Trump, while Puerto Ricans leaned 59% toward Harris and 37% toward Trump. Other Hispanic groups, including those from Central and South America, also largely aligned with Harris.

Cuban Americans represent a minority within the Hispanic population of the United States, with approximately 2.6 million individuals, which accounts for less than 1% of the country's total population.

In contrast, Mexicans make up approximately 11% of the U.S. population and 60% of the Hispanic population. This demographic difference highlights the relative weight of each group in the U.S. electoral landscape and the influence that certain blocs can have in specific states, particularly in areas with a high concentration of Cuban voters, such as South Florida.

Factors Explaining Cuban Support for Trump

The strong support of Cubans for Trump has been a topic of interest among analysts and experts in U.S. politics. One of the main reasons is Trump's stance regarding the Cuban regime.

During his first term, the former president implemented a series of sanctions and restrictions that rolled back the outreach policies promoted by Barack Obama's administration, with the hope of pressuring the Cuban government and restricting the flow of income to the island.

Furthermore, the Republican Party has capitalized on an anti-communist narrative that resonates strongly among Cuban Americans, many of whom came to the United States fleeing the socialist regime in Cuba.

Trump's rhetoric and his firm stance against the Cuban regime reinforced this perception, aligning the Cuban-American community with Republican values of economic freedom and opposition to leftist regimes.

Implications for future elections

Cuban support for Trump and the Republican Party has solidified as a trend that could have implications for future elections, particularly in Florida, a key state in the electoral landscape.

The preference of Cubans for the Republican Party could influence the political strategies of both parties, as Democrats seek to narrow this gap by addressing issues such as immigration and human rights, while Republicans continue to strengthen their tough-on-leftist-regimes message in Latin America.

This pattern highlights the diversity within the Hispanic community in the United States and underscores that there is no monolithic Latino vote. The political alignment between Cuban Americans and Republicans could be a decisive factor in future elections, while the Democratic Party works to expand its influence among other Hispanic groups in the country.