Polls: 59% of Latino voters now favor Democrats, marking sharp reversal from 2024

Latino Voters Abandon Trump Ahead of Midterms

Two recent polls indicate that a majority of Latino voters have abandoned President Trump, confirming a trend that has been building since he returned to office and launched his immigration crackdown.

• An NBC News/Telemundo poll shows Latinos favoring Democrats by 59 percent in the upcoming midterm elections—nearly double their support from 2024.
• A CBS News/YouGov poll reports 60 percent of Latino voters prefer Democratic House candidates.
• Overall, 69 percent of Latino voters disapprove of President Trump's performance.

This marks a sharp reversal from 2024, when Trump won 42 percent of the Latino vote, sparking talk of a new multicultural Republican coalition. Those same voters have responded negatively to Trump's handling of the economy, the affordability crisis, and his mass deportation campaign.

However, 42 percent of Latinos still hold a negative view of the Democratic Party, which has not fully capitalized on two years of violent arrests, kidnappings, shootings, and killings.

Right-Wing Commentator Benny Johnson Sued for Defamation

Right-wing commentator Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation after branding Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters as "left-wing terrorists."

On October 3, 2025, Johnson accompanied Homeland Security officials to an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where a crowd had gathered in a designated "free speech" zone. Johnson filmed as ICE agents broke up the peaceful protest, shoving and striking attendees. He then posted videos to X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Rumble, narrating that protesters were "left-wing terrorists" who "attacked police officers and ICE officers."

Two protesters—Harvard data scientist Kyle Frankovich and court reporter Maureen Foody—filed a joint lawsuit on Friday, claiming Johnson knew his portrayals were false but "did not care."

According to the complaint, the duo "sang songs, participated in prayers, held signs, and recorded official activity." Neither was charged with a crime, though they were detained for roughly eight hours.

Johnson's content has accumulated millions of views. In one post viewed 1.7 million times, he claimed he saw "dozens of Democrat domestic terrorists arrested today for VIOLENT ASSAULT on federal law enforcement."

Frankovich told MS NOW he was "shaken" by Johnson's posts and the comments from followers who likened him to an antifa leader and attempted to dox him. Some comments included calls to torture, shoot, and kill the arrested protesters.

"You shouldn't get to lie about me," Frankovich said.

Trump Administration Intervenes in Brazilian Election—Risking Backlash

The Trump administration has escalated election interference efforts in Brazil, using sanctions, tariffs, and narratives to boost Flávio Bolsonaro—son of convicted traitor Jair Bolsonaro—against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Actions include:

• Threatening military action against Brazil
• Classifying Brazilian criminal groups as terrorist organizations
• Sending State Department officials to delegitimize Brazil's election system
• Hosting pro-Bolsonaro social media influencers at the U.S. Consulate in São Paulo

Eduardo Bolsonaro even suggested the Trump administration might reject the election outcome if Lula wins.

However, these efforts may backfire. "Brazil did not want the U.S. imposition of this category on these criminal organizations because it opened the door for many ways in which the Trump administration could interfere in Brazilian internal politics," said Brown University professor James Green.

Lula's approval rating hovers around 50 percent—much higher than Trump's at any point in his second term—though the election margin is expected to be close. Voting begins Sunday.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Accused of Premature Lobbying Efforts

Texas Representative and former Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett reportedly tried to launch her lobbying career before leaving office.

According to reporting from Zeteo, Crockett—who lost a contentious Democratic primary to state Representative James Talarico—advertised political consultation services on her merchandise website, the "Clapback Collection." Services listed included:

• Campaign management and strategy
• Communications and public relations
• Government relations and lobbying
• Digital and social media
• Political risk management

The page was taken down after Zeteo reached out to Crockett's office.

A spokesperson said: "This website is and has always been focused on selling campaign merchandise. The Congresswoman has only advertised it for merchandise and did not build it. She never directed anyone to add the button you are inquiring about."

Drop Site's Ryan Grim commented on X: "Not waiting until you leave congress to start lobbying is impressive."

Crockett has refused to endorse Talarico, instead sparring with people online and making a guest appearance at a Chris Brown concert.

G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil After Trump Plea

The Group of Seven Nations agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of oil from stockpiles, following a desperate plea from the White House.

The G7 held an emergency meeting Friday morning to discuss global energy costs, prompted by a call between Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump asked for assistance amid the oil crisis and floated the idea of banning U.S. diesel exports, according to CBS Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan.

The barrels are expected to hit the market over the next four months.

In a statement, the G7 said it had "agreed on decisive, coordinated measures to stabilize immediate energy supplies, shield households and businesses from price shocks, and strengthen the long-term resilience of global energy systems."

Trump announced on Truth Social: "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately."

However, two diplomats told Politico the declaration largely reiterates an agreement from March, when the International Energy Agency led an effort to release 400 million barrels. That sale was stalled due to low availability of cheaper U.S. crude oil.

Oil and gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In early February, gas cost approximately $2.99 per gallon. Today, a gallon costs $4.39 on average, according to AAA. Diesel has risen from $3.70 to $6.37 per gallon over the same period.

This story has been updated.