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Donald Trump in Campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
US President continues to have wide support among his most faithful voters – but cracks begin to emerge.
Many of the voters that contributed to the reelection of Donald Trump in November 2024 continue to support you – Although with more tiny and increasing opinions concerns As for its tone, economic policies and the use of the executive branch. And there are disillusioned in the middle.
A group of 20 Trump voters, interviewed monthly by the beginning of 2025, mirrors this ambiguous feeling.
While some, like Loretta Torres, a housewife in Texas, support totally Trump’s leadership and admire his confidence and posture firm in relation to immigration, others face disillusionment or uncertainty as to extended impact of their policies.
The repression of immigration promoted by Trump, including the recent sending of troops to contain Protests, It is one of the most divisive measures.
Although many in the group have complimented their efforts to reinforce the border control, others-such as Brandon Neumeister, prison agent at Pennsylvania-showed themselves alarmed with the militarization of the application of the law in immigration. Neumeister, former member of the National Guard, warned of the dangerous message of using troops against civilians.
A economic uncertainty It is another central concern. Several respondents said that aggressive budget cuts and tariffs imposed by Trump have generated anxiety in your communities.
Terry Alberta, pilot at Michigan, supports the president’s general policies, but criticism What describes how erratic behavior and the cortes does not budget federal.
“I really get frustrated when he starts insulting people and saying nonsense,” stated.
Others, such as Robert Billups, from the state of Washington, feel directly affected for the reduction of force work federal. Currently unemployed, Billups says that the job offers in your area have decreasedwhile his mother, government hired, fears for the future.
Despite the concerns, Trump maintains a strong support between its electoral base. A recent survey of Ipsos-Reuters revealed that 90% voters who voted for Trump in 2024 continue to approve your performance. Many value what they perceive how leadership firm and decisive action. “It makes us look stronger before other countries,” said Torres.
However, they begin to emerge ethical questions e concerns About the way Trump rules. Voter Don Jernigan criticized the president’s dependence on executive orders and the acceptance of an airplane offered by Qatar, classifying him as someone “unprincipled.” Amanda Taylor, an insurer employee in Georgia, sharing this uneasiness, stating that it looks like Trump acts without consequences.
Still, some supporters maintain a cautious optimism. David Ferguson, a mechanical engineer in Georgia, supports management’s effort to revitalize the American transforming industry, but wants more concrete measures as tax incentives for national producers.
Others have expressed support for more pragmatic migratory policies, including legal roads for law -compliant immigrants that can contribute to the economy.
Abstract: Trump continues to have a extended support among its most faithful voters – but they begin to emerge cracks. Many remain loyal, but expect a more moderate approach, especially in the economic and ethical areas.
