Joe Biden says Donald Trump ‘despises’ Latinos, in pitch for key vote
- President Joe Biden appealed to Latino voters during visit to Nevada and Arizona
- He highlighted former president Trump’s repeated use of anti-immigrant rhetoric
US President Joe Biden accused election rival Donald Trump of despising Latinos as the incumbent visited the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona on Tuesday, seeking to shore up support from the crucial demographic himself.
Polls show the historically Democratic Latino community is increasingly leaning towards Republican Trump, spelling trouble for Biden in swing states that he narrowly won in 2020 and needs again in November to secure a second term.
“I mean, this guy despises Latinos,” Biden told Spanish-language broadcaster Univision in an interview broadcast Tuesday.
He highlighted former president Trump’s repeated use of anti-immigrant rhetoric, such as describing migrants as “poisoning the blood of the country” and planning mass deportations if elected.
“Latinos were essential to my win in 2020 and they’ll be again essential,” added Biden. “I’m working hard to earn their vote.”