The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted the White House to cancel a celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with Latino supporters, a key voting group for President Trump in 2024 . Despite periodic events showcasing GOP efforts to woo Hispanics, that support may be eroding.

Latinos made up a big part of the coalition that helped propel Mr. Trump to victory — he won with nearly half of Latino voters — a historic high of 48% for a Republican presidential contender. A majority of Hispanic male voters backed him in the race against former Vice President Kamala Harris.

But recent polling suggests Hispanic support for the president and his policies has dropped, primarily over economic issues, including the high prices of groceries and housing .

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