Donald Trump's influence on South Florida politics 2024

Donald Trump’s ongoing influence reshaped South Florida politics during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Florida's 2024 political landscape reflected Trump's dominance in rallies and primaries. His focus on immigration, the economy and conservative policies resonated strongly with Hispanic GOP voters.

Take a look at some of the campaign highlights for Trump in South Florida.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

City of Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. presented a street sign bearing the name of former President Donald Trump after his announcement of his proposal to the city council to named a Hialeah street in his name during a rally at Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. By Pedro Portal

NO. 1: THESE MIAMI CITIES LOVE TRUMP — AND LEAD THE U.S. IN OBAMACARE ENROLLMENT. HERE’S WHY

Experts say a “uniquely Miami” set of factors has boosted Obamacare numbers in communities dominated by immigrants who have left countries run by leftist regimes. | Published January 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Signs directing early voters decorate the Coral Gables Library on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Coral Gables, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 2: TRUMP’S THE ONLY CANDIDATE LEFT IN FLORIDA’S GOP PRIMARY. REPUBLICANS ARE STILL VOTING

The suspense may be over, but Florida’s March 19 Republican primary marches on. | Published March 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

Donald and Melania Trump stand in front of members of the media after casting their votes at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on elections day March 19, 2024 Palm Beach. By Meghan McCarthy

NO. 3: TRUMP EASILY WINS FLORIDA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY. BUT ONE IN FIVE VOTE FOR SOMEONE ELSE

Trump is the only Republican candidate still actively campaigning for the nomination. His victory in Florida was never in doubt. | Published March 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

NO. 4: ‘TRUMP REWARDS LOYALTY’: FLORIDA REPUBLICANS IN NEW YORK FOR HUSH-MONEY TRIAL

The visits by several high-profile Florida Republicans highlight what some see as the emerging shadow campaign for Florida governor. | Published May 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

Former President Donald Trump arrives to the stage during a rally at the Trump National Doral Miami, in Doral on Tuesday, July 09, 2024. By Pedro Portal

NO. 5: COCKY TRUMP STRUTS AT DORAL POLITICAL RALLY: ‘IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO THEY NOMINATE’

Trump joked during his speech about the speculation that he’ll choose U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as a running mate. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

Former President Donald Trump reacts as he arrives at the stage during a campaign rally at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami on Tuesday. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is expected to name his running mate in the coming days. By Pedro Portal

NO. 6: LIVE COVERAGE: DONALD TRUMP RALLIES SUPPORTERS AT HIS DORAL GOLF RESORT

It’s an all-day affair at Trump National Doral Miami. Check here for the latest. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Claire Grunewald

Republican nominee former President Donald Trump answers questions from attendees during a Noticias Univision’s Town Hall, “Los Latinos Preguntan” at Univision studios in Doral, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. By Pedro Portal

NO. 7: TRUMP TAKES HARD LINE ON IMMIGRATION AT HISPANIC VOTER TOWN HALL IN MIAMI-DADE

The former president made little effort to soften his harsh rhetoric on immigrants as Hispanic voters in Doral questioned him on his plans. | Published October 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood Syra Ortiz Blanes

Former President Trump held a Nov. 8 rally in Hialeah. By Pedro Portal

NO. 8: AMONG FLORIDA’S HISPANIC VOTERS, TRUMP EMERGING AS THE CLEAR FAVORITE FOR PRESIDENT

As the former president prepares to attend a town hall with Hispanic voters in Doral on Wednesday, recent polling bodes well for his chances in November. | Published October 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with local Latino leaders at Trump National Doral Miami on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Doral, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 9: THE BORDER IS A BIGGER ISSUE THAN THE ECONOMY, TRUMP TELLS HISPANIC VOTERS IN MIAMI

The former president continues to say that a win by Vice President Kamala Harris would turn the U.S. to Venezuela. | Published October 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood

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NO. 10: FIU POLL FINDS RECORD LEVELS OF CUBAN-AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR TRUMP DAYS BEFORE ELECTION

Most Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade County support former president Donald Trump, according to a poll from Florida International University released only days ahead of the U.S. | Published October 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Syra Ortiz Blanes

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and former President Donald Trump, right. By Audrey Richardson and Ryan Garza

NO. 11: IN FLORIDA, DONALD TRUMP CRUISES TO EASY VICTORY OVER KAMALA HARRIS

Donald Trump easily won the presidential election in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by the largest margin of any presidential candidate in the Sunshine State in decades and lending credence to what Republicans – and some Democrats – have argued for months or longer: | Published November 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Syra Ortiz Blanes Max Greenwood Ben Wieder

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.