SCORECARD: Economic Impact of Mass Deportations VS Promises

Here is the Scorecard's gauge on the economic impact of mass deportations and the promises, promises, promises made in 2024.

Republican Party

What They Promised: Trump campaigned on improving the economy and creating jobs for all Americans. He assured voters that his policies would boost small businesses and strengthen local economies across the nation.

What They Delivered: The facts on the ground tell a different story entirely. As one example , according to LAist in the historic Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights CA, restaurants are reporting 50% drops in revenue, with some losing over $15,000 since ICE raids began. La Chispa de Oro's owner estimates $7,000 in losses and had to close Tuesdays just to survive. When your economic policy creates ghost towns on once-bustling commercial strips, that's not exactly the prosperity you promised Latino voters.

Democratic Party

What They Promised: Democrats pledged job creation through the CHIP Act and other major legislation, promising to build a stronger economy through infrastructure investment and manufacturing jobs.

What They Delivered: Democrats did follow through on significant job-creating legislation. The CHIP Act has already begun generating manufacturing jobs, and infrastructure investments are creating employment opportunities. For Latino voters looking at long-term economic stability, these programs represent actual delivered promises, even if they can't immediately solve the current crisis.

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When we tally up economic promises versus economic reality, today's score reflects a clear difference in delivery:

Trump 0 - Democrats 1

One side promised economic growth but delivered economic devastation to Latino business communities. The other side promised job creation and actually passed legislation to make it happen. Sometimes the scoreboard writes itself.

Stay tuned for next week's edition, where we'll continue tracking who keeps their word and who just keeps talking.