After Fleeing Socialism, Some Immigrants Fear for America’s Future

After Fleeing Socialism, Some Immigrants Fear for America’s Future
Supporters of President Donald Trump attend a rally outside the "Latinos for Trump Roundtable" event in Doral, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2020. Marco Bello/AFP via Getty Images
Bowen Xiao
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MIAMI—A diverse group of supporters gathered outside President Donald Trump’s hotel in Doral, Florida, hoping to catch a glimpse of him during a recent Latinos roundtable event. Many were exiles from socialist or communist regimes such as Cuba and Venezuela.

This personal backdrop—many having fled to America—and the notion that the Democratic Party has been shifting further left, are key factors behind their support. The administration’s repeated sanctions against the regimes of Venezuela and Cuba helped solidify their decisions.

Bowen Xiao
Bowen Xiao
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Bowen Xiao was a New York-based reporter at The Epoch Times. He covers national security, human trafficking and U.S. politics.
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