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The common sentiment among these supporters was that they had immigrated legally and thus, supported Trump’s stringent stance on immigration. “When talking to these immigrants, they resonate with his message on immigration,” Burns noted. They argue that, “I did it the right way, I came here legally,” highlighting a feeling of neglect from the city that seems to cater more to new immigrants than to long-established residents.1
The diverse crowd not only consisted of locals but also included people from Westchester and New Jersey. “Yes, there were people from Westchester and New Jersey, but there were a lot of people there from the Bronx, black and Latino voters that are sick of how much they’re paying for gas and groceries, that are frustrated with the situation at the border, and that find President Biden’s rhetoric when it comes to minority voters a little bit offensive,” added Burns.
During the rally, attendees expressed their discontent with the current administration. One attendee stated emphatically, “No, I think he’s going to be elected the president because everyone still wants him as the president so to me it doesn’t matter.”
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Another was critical of President Biden, lamenting, “Biden has disrespected the people of the city of New York. This was the best city in the world. We’re not the Great Apple anymore. We’re not the Big Apple. We are the rotten apple.”
A particularly poignant critique came regarding Biden’s controversial comment on a well-known radio show, which one attendee highlighted, “Biden went on Charlemagne Tha God’s and said you ain’t black if you don’t vote for him. I’m black because that’s how I was born and what I am, and Trump is the man that can save this country.”
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The sentiment was echoed by many at the rally, with Burns noting, “So interesting to talk to those voters, and multiple people actually mentioned that Charlamagne tha God interview.” Despite challenging some attendees on Trump’s past controversial statements, she reported, “But the folks said they don’t have a problem with that. They view his actions over his words in terms of what they feel he can do for their community. Again, the economy, those pocketbook issues over and over again top of the list.”
This rally paints a vivid picture of a shifting political landscape where Black and Latino voters are increasingly evaluating candidates on economic and policy-based criteria rather than traditional party lines. The surge in support from these demographics at the Bronx rally underscores a growing trend of voters prioritizing their economic interests and policy agreements over party loyalty.
