Monet Flores-Bacs explores Trump's rising popularity in discussion with 'Fox & Friends's Ainsley Earhardt
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: On the January 2 episode of 'Fox & Friends,' co-host Ainsley Earhardt was joined by Monet Flores-Bacs, the Strategic Director of LIBRE Initiative, and Pedro Rodriguez, a correspondent for Campus Reform.
Together, they delved into the discussion about President Joe Biden experiencing a decline in support among Hispanic and young voters.
According to a recent poll conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University, former President Donald Trump leads Biden by 5 points among Hispanic voters, and by 4 points among voters under the age of 35, stated Earhardt at the beginning of the segment.
Why is President Joe Biden losing ground among Hispanic voters?
Flores-Bacs began addressing the issue by stating, "It's not just Trump, but conservatives right now - their message is really resonating with us."
"Unfortunately, Biden's policies for Hispanics, for most Democrats, it's worked in the past, but we're feeling it at the grocery store, we're feeling it at the gas station," she continued.
"Even in just the last election, tax policy didn't affect even me and other young voters the way that they do this election, so we're feeling it in our bank account at the grocery store. We're going to vote based on that," added Flores-Bacs, reiterating that the conservative message generally resonates with more traditional Hispanic families.
'The entrepreneurial spirit is dying'
Sharing his take on the voter trend, Rodriguez held "Bidenomics" responsible for the rising popularity of Trump.
"The answer lies within the pocketbooks," he said, "Hispanics are entrepreneurs, and with Biden's America right now, Hispanics are struggling to stay afloat and Hispanic small businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit is dying."
"Under Biden's leadership, leftist policies have hurt young Americans. Financial insecurity is among the highest it's ever been with young Hispanics," Rodriguez added.
He further continued by stating, "And young Hispanics are going to flock behind the candidate they can support and champion working-class families, reduce inflation and pave the way for better economic and entrepreneurial opportunities here in the United States and not desecrate the American way of life."
The need for immigration reform
Both the guests stressed the importance of immigration reforms, as illegal migrant entry remains a major point of concern throughout the Biden presidency.
"We as Hispanics want immigration reform, but we also want safety," expressed Flores-Bacs.
"When my dad came to this country, he wanted opportunity. He wanted the right to start a business have a career, and have a quality education. But again, being safe," she shared. "So, this is a really important issue that all candidates this next election season need to be focused on."
