Benny Melendez
ON THE RECORD · 3 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“He made us the target of ICE operations, so we decided to punish him by voting against his party. That’s what happened.”
Benny Melendez · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Melendez said Trump made Hispanic communities the target of ICE operations, prompting them to vote against his party.
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The Guardian
“Trump went against us,”
Benny Melendez · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Melendez, a former Trump voter from Weslaco, Texas, explained why he and other Hispanic Americans turned against the Republican party.
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The Guardian
“They’re taking our neighbors. They’re taking our friends. They’re they’re taking our workers, and they’re taking our family members. This is an attack against our community.”
Benny Melendez · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Melendez described ICE raids as an attack on his community after two cousins and up to 15 workers were deported.
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The Guardian