Trump to mark Hispanic Heritage Month with White House celebration
President Donald Trump will mark Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, hosting a celebration at the White House with hundreds of Hispanic Americans and some business owners.
TL;DR
- President Trump will host a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House.
- The event is seen as an effort to secure the Latino vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Critics note a contrast between the celebration and the administration's strict immigration policies.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy are expected to attend.
- Trump is expected to discuss sanctions on Cuba's communist regime.
- Accomplishments such as tax cuts, a reduced poverty rate for Hispanics, and increased homeownership will be highlighted.
- Operation Absolute Resolve and its role in securing an oil deal with Venezuela will be mentioned.