This Trump policy is shaping the midterms in Florida | The Global Story

Latino voters in Florida, including many Cuban-Americans in Miami-Dade County, helped support Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory. Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, some of these voters are questioning their loyalty to Trump and the Republican party. Their concerns include the administration's immigration crackdown, which has led to thousands of arrests and deportations by ICE, as well as Trump's influence in Latin America and his plans for Venezuela and Cuba. The episode examines what these policies mean for people on both sides of the Florida Straits. BBC News anchor Sumi Somaskanda and BBC Cuba correspondent Will Grant join host Asma Khalid to discuss the topic.

• Florida Latino and Cuban-American voters and their views on Trump
• ICE immigration enforcement and its effect on voters
• Trump's Cuba and Venezuela policies
• Possible impact on the midterm elections

Latino voters in Florida — including 68% of Cuban-Americans in Miami-Dade County — helped fuel Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory. But now, ahead of next week’s midterm elections, some of those voters are questioning their loyalty to Trump, and to the Republican party. Many are focused on the administration’s immigration crackdown — thousands of people arrested and deported by ICE — and also on questions about Trump’s influence in Latin America and his plans for the future of Venezuela and Cuba. What have Trump’s policies meant for the people living on both sides of the Florida Straits? The Global Story’s Asma Khalid speaks with Sumi Somaskanda, a chief anchor at BBC News in Washington, and BBC Cuba correspondent Will Grant. New episodes of The Global Story are released daily. If you’re in the UK, listen on BBC Sounds. If you live outside the UK, listen on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Maria Elvira Salazar criticises Trump 02:21 What is the politics of Miami? 04:50 How have ICE raids affected voters there? 08:50 Does Trump’s Cuba policy have an impact? 11:31 Are Cuban Americans supporting Trump? 14:50 What is the immigration status of Cubans in the US? 17:34 How has the immigration crackdown affected Cubans? 22:45 How is this all going to affect the midterms? LINK: https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/the-global-story-ytl Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #midterms #cuba #miami