Latino Voter Poll of Trump’s First 100 Days Shows Strong Opposition to Clean Energy Cuts
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The poll showed strong Latino concern about the economy and opposition to cutting federal aid programs focused on clean energy and climate change
WASHINGTON—As we near the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, Climate Power En Acción, UnidosUS, Voces Unidas, and LULAC released a bipartisan poll highlighting Latino voter sentiment today. The survey revealed that Latinos continue to express deep concerns about the economy and overwhelmingly oppose cuts to federal programs focused on clean energy and climate change. Voters also largely hold President Trump responsible for the country’s current direction and the rising cost of living.
The poll revealed that Latinos are deeply concerned about the economy, including the cost of living, housing, and healthcare affordability. On the economy, 54% of Latino respondents said it is worse compared to last year; 60% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 70% hold President Trump and his administration responsible. Latinos strongly oppose proposed cuts to federal aid programs focused on clean energy and climate change.
“Economic concerns are still very top of mind for Latinos, and climate change is viewed as an economic issue,” said Antonieta Cadiz, Deputy Executive Director of Climate Power En Acción. “Latinos consistently support legislation that protects communities from climate disasters, lowers energy costs, and invests in clean energy because we’ve seen the benefits firsthand. Often on the frontlines of extreme weather and pollution, Latinos recognize when clean energy policies reduce harmful emissions, improve air and water quality, cut energy bills, and create good-paying jobs.”
Latinos’ top concern remains the economy.
- 52% cited inflation and rising costs—especially for food, housing, utilities, and energy—as their primary worries.
- 40% pointed to jobs and economic security.
- 28% identified housing affordability as a top issue.
The poll found broad disapproval among Latino voters of proposed cuts to key programs:
- 60% disapprove of eliminating funds for programs that help Americans pay their electricity bills to help cut the federal budget.
- 59% disapprove of cutting federal aid for programs designed to address the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on local communities.
- 57% disapprove of cutting funds for programs designed to improve environmental conditions in minority communities to help cut the overall federal budget.
The poll also found that 66% of Latino voters believe Trump’s tariffs will raise prices and reduce economic opportunity. Trump’s disapproval rating stood at 63%, and 60% disapproved of the Republican Congress.
- Click HERE to watch a replay of today’s webinar.
- Click HERE to see a slide presentation of the poll’s national toplines.
- Click HERE to view Latino vote results by state.
- For interactive Latino poll results, see the Hispanic Electorate Data Hub.
The poll surveyed 1,002 registered Latino voters between April 11 and April 19, drawing large samples from California, Florida, Texas, Arizona and Colorado.
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About UnidosUS
UnidosUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Since 1968, we have challenged the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos through our unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of over 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico. We believe in an America where economic, political, and social progress is a reality for all Latinos, and we collaborate across communities to achieve it. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Threads.
About BSP Research
BSP Research is a Latino-owned polling, research, and analytics firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2021 by Matt Barreto and Gary Segura, who have more than two decades of experience in national polling and research, BSP Research is a leading research and analytic firm with expertise on the political and social views of the American population and beyond. BSP has industry-leading expertise in culturally competent research on communities of color and other forms of disadvantage, and extensive experience in bilingual polling and data gathering from all varieties of communities.
About Dr. Daron R. Shaw
Dr. Shaw is a professor in the Government Department at the University of Texas at Austin. He teaches American Government, Campaigns & Elections, Public Opinion & Voting Behavior, and Political Parties. Professor Shaw currently serves as one half of the bipartisan polling team for Fox News, and is a member of the Fox News Decision Team. He is also co-director of the University of Texas Poll.
About Climate Power En Acción
Climate Power En Acción is a project of Climate Power focused on running a strong earned and paid media political communications operation, cemented on tailored research, polling, and creative products focused on driving the national and local climate narrative for Latinos, aimed to support a green economy transition and cementing climate progress for future generations.