It's Been a Minute How Latinos found Evangelicalism and Trump
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Jan 22, 2025 
Robert P. Jones is the President of the Public Religion Research Institute and an expert on religion and politics, while Russell Contreras is an Axios reporter focusing on justice and race, particularly in Latino communities. They discuss the surprising surge of Latino evangelical support for Trump and its implications for future elections. The conversation covers the complex ties between cultural identity and religious beliefs, explores church strategies amid gentrification, and highlights the political divides within Latino faiths, revealing shifting allegiances in the political landscape.
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Latino Voters and Trump's Reelection
- Donald Trump's 2020 reelection victory was significantly aided by increased Latino voter support.
- This shift, partially attributed to Latino Evangelicals, challenges the traditional understanding of Latino voting patterns.
Growth of Latino Evangelism
- The decline of white evangelicals has led to increased outreach towards the Latino community.
- This recruitment effort is driven by figures like Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, who heads the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
Political Affiliation of Latino Evangelicals
- Latino evangelicals are increasingly identifying as Republican, showing a significant shift in political affiliation.
- This contrasts with Latino Catholics, who predominantly identify as Democrats.