The executive order assembles a commission of 20 Hispanic leaders from all different leadership levels and backgrounds. The team will research ways to help Hispanics prosper in the U.S. The commission will then then report back to the president.
There is no clear definition of what the commission will look like, how they were funded, or how often they will meet and report their findings. But it was clear that Trump has his sights on overhauling education and economic opportunities for Hispanics.
Growing up Hispanic in the U.S.
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez of New Mexico and Rep. Mike Garcia of California shared their own stories of growing up as Hispanic children in the U.S.
“Let me say, from a young boy who grew up in absolute poverty, the youngest of eight kids with a single mother, I understand what it is for the challenges facing all families, but especially Hispanic families in this country,” said Sanchez.
Garcia echoed sentiments of what it was like as a first-generation American in the U.S. Garcia then asked Americans to unite together to fight for liberty, freedom and prosperity.
