Trump's Bigotry and Latino Conservatism
White Democrats are often perplexed by the fact that many Latinos vote for Trump, despite his promotion of hateful rhetoric towards minorities.
A possible explanation for this phenomenon lies in the complex histories of American imperialism, racism, and colonialism, which have deeply rooted effects on the Latino community.
Latinos for Trump have a logic that, however perverse, is deeply rooted in histories of American imperialism, racism and colonialism.
A personal anecdote illustrates the ingrained colorism within the Latino community: the author's grandmother, a light-skinned Mexican, expressed surprise that her granddaughter was not darker, but instead had a "good olive tone."
This incident highlights the internalized racism and colorism that exists within the Latino community, which may contribute to their conservative leanings.
Author's summary: Trump's bigotry drives Latino conservatism.