The Left’s War on White Mexicans and Non-Anglo Whites: Why Many of My Mexican Friends Chose Trump Over the Democrats
By Bobby Darvish, Iranian-American Ex-Muslim, Former Vegan, Former Democrat, Former Socialist, Former CAIR-Columbus Executive Director, Former Muslim Forum of Utah President, Christian Conservative LDS
As an Iranian-American ex-Muslim and former leftist who has experienced first-hand the pitfalls of leftist ideologies, I find it deeply disturbing to see how the Democratic Socialists and leftist elites in America have come to discriminate openly against white Mexicans and other non-Anglo-Saxon whites. This discrimination is not simply an oversight but appears to be a purposeful marginalization. The irony here is thick: while the left claims to champion inclusivity and tolerance, they systematically exclude and demean groups that don’t fit their narrow definition of “authentic” minorities.
Among the most blatantly offensive aspects of leftist rhetoric towards Hispanic Americans is the term "Latinx," a word that many Mexicans and Latin Americans categorically reject. Language is essential to culture and identity, and the Spanish language has clear masculine and feminine forms rooted in Latin grammar, reflecting a linguistic heritage that is important to millions. The imposition of a term like "Latinx" is not merely an attempt to modernize language; it represents a colonialist mindset from the far left, forcing an unwanted, ideologically driven term on a population that didn’t ask for it. For many of my Mexican friends, this term is emblematic of the broader disconnect between their values and the “values” of leftist America.
These Mexican friends of mine have shared with me numerous reasons they voted for President Donald J. Trump, reasons which all point back to this kind of patronizing treatment by the left. For these friends, Trump represented respect for their personal autonomy, their religious values, and their unique cultural identity. Despite being white Mexicans, they felt targeted and marginalized by the left’s identity politics that all too often groups them into a monolithic “Latino” category, ignoring the richness of individual backgrounds within the Hispanic community.
The left’s treatment of white Mexicans also reveals its hypocrisy on racial issues. Instead of seeing people as individuals, the left often categorizes them by race or ethnicity based on assumptions about skin color. A Mexican friend of mine, Carlos, who has fair skin and light-colored eyes, recounted how he felt invisible within Democratic circles. Despite being a proud Mexican, his white skin often meant he was “not really Mexican enough” for progressive activists. They dismissed his views as somehow “privileged,” even though his family had overcome significant hardships to build a life here in America. In the eyes of leftist gatekeepers, he was penalized for his heritage and appearance, simply because he didn’t look like the stereotypical “person of color” they wanted him to be. Such identity-based discrimination is as shallow as it is hypocritical.
Beyond the surface-level racism, there is a deeper disdain for Hispanic culture from those pushing a leftist agenda. Family values, work ethics, and religious beliefs that are traditionally upheld in Mexican communities are frequently dismissed as “regressive” or “backward.” The left champions policies that encourage dependency rather than self-sufficiency, eroding the values that many Mexican-American families hold dear. Many Hispanics, including my friends, see Trump’s America-first message as respecting their contributions to this country. Under Trump, they felt that their values of hard work, family, and faith were recognized as strengths that enrich American society.
Moreover, Democrats’ embrace of Marxist and socialist ideals has increasingly alienated Hispanic Americans, especially those from families with firsthand experience of socialist and communist regimes. For white Mexicans whose families fled the socialist policies in Latin American countries, the rise of socialism within the Democratic Party is a nightmare resurrected. The left’s failure to recognize this has led to more Hispanic Americans, white and otherwise, turning to the Republican Party. In fact, a recent study showed that 52% of Hispanics disapprove of socialism, and among Mexican-Americans, that disapproval rate is even higherft’s identity politics also blinds them to the fact that culture and values matter more to many voters than skin color or ethnicity. When the left reduces people to their racial or ethnic background, they ignore the true diversity within these groups. Many Mexican-Americans are conservative in values, rooted in Catholic or Christian traditions, and want policies that support religious freedom, education, and economic opportunity. These are the values that led my friends and so many other Mexican-Americans to embrace Trump’s policies and reject the Democrats.
As a former leftist myself, I can see how the Democratic Party’s focus on dividing people along lines of race and identity has driven them to this point. For me, like many others, these experiences have been eye-opening, highlighting the vast divide between what the left claims to represent and how it actually treats those who don’t fit its narrow vision of diversity.
Ultimately, the left’s condescending attitude towards white Mexicans and its rejection of traditional Hispanic culture reflect a deeper flaw in its ideology: the assumption that they know better than the communities they claim to represent. This approach is not only divisive but destructive, alienating people who are eager to contribute to the American story without being told how they should identify or what they should believe. It’s no surprise that many of my Mexican friends, who deeply cherish their cultural heritage, chose to vote for Donald Trump, a leader who respects and empowers them as individuals, rather than as pawns in an ideological game.
Citations
- Montoya-Galvez, Camilo. "How Latinos in South Texas Are Shifting Towards the GOP." CBS News, 2020. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/latino-voters-south-texas-republican-support-2020/
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