Despite surpassing the 100-day mark, President Trump's supporters continue to stand by him
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Here's a group of folks who cast their votes for Trump, explaining – in their own words – why they wholeheartedly support the controversial president, despite the tumultuous start to his tenure.
Frank Tuoti remains optimistic about the economy
Frank Tuoti, a 72-year-old retired machinist from New Hampshire, shares his satisfaction with Trump's performance. Although he's a bit anxious about the economy due to the new tariff policies, he's hopeful things will turn out fine. Despite a recent Fox News poll indicating 56% of Americans disapprove of Trump's economic policies, Tuoti maintains his optimism. "He's negotiating with numerous countries, and one thing he knows well is money and making money," he explains.
Jane Sisk struggles with Ukraine, but still supports Trump
A grandmother of six from Virginia, Jane Sisk confides that she hasn't checked her retirement account for a while to avoid feelings of frustration. "I adore everything that he's doing," Sisk says. However, she acknowledges that Trump faces hurdles in his quest to end the war in Ukraine. "We have two inflexible leaders who unwilling to let go, and I think that both Trump and JD Vance have done almost everything they could to resolve the issue," she expresses. Despite the obstacles, Sisk remains confident in Trump's negotiation skills, though she admits he's facing difficulties in the case of Ukraine.
Karen Miner, unconcerned about tariffs
A wine store owner in Reno, Nevada, Karen Miner, aged 57, finds herself unfazed by the potential impact of tariffs on her imported merchandise. Since the tariffs are still under negotiation, Miner is hesitant to discuss numbers. "They can always purchase wines from the United States," she asserts. According to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll, only 9% of Trump voters currently disapprove of his actions. Miner continues to express her admiration for Trump, asserting, "He's very intelligent, he knows what he's doing."
Christy Edwards applauds Trump's immigration stance
Christy Edwards, a retired teacher in North Carolina, expresses her support for Trump, emphasizing his immigration policies. "Those are the kind of people we don't need in the United States," Edwards says. She appreciates that Trump is prioritizing the removal of criminals instead of impeding legal residents. Edwards also dismisses the idea of using public funds for immigrants, asserting that she and other working individuals can't support it.
Zack Kline examines the changing landscape
A resident of York, Pennsylvania, Zach Kline, aged 22, notices the immediate effects of Trump's return to the office, such as a decrease in border crossings, which he finds "very refreshing to see." However, he concedes that many things haven't changed significantly as of yet. Kline expresses his anticipation for Trump's plans, such as fracking and reducing government waste, acknowledging that it's a waiting game, and only time will tell the outcome.
Research shows that persistent approval from Trump supporters follows several factors:
- The perception of tangible economic benefits, such as the reshoring of jobs and strengthening of domestic industries
- Skepticism towards mainstream economic concerns, with dismissal of inflation fears or minimal long-term price impacts from tariffs
- Strategic priorities, viewing tariffs as tools for reclaiming economic sovereignty and shaping foreign policy
- Confidence in deregulation and tax policies, leading to optimism about investment and productivity gains
- Partisan alignment and results-oriented evaluation, focusing on ultimate outcomes (job creation, income growth) rather than implementation methods.
- Frank Tuoti, a 72-year-old retired machinist from New Hampshire, believes Trump's negotiations with numerous countries will bring economic benefits, despite some anxiety over tariffs.
- Jane Sisk, a grandmother of six from Virginia, supports Trump despite concerns about Ukraine, attributing it to Trump's negotiation skills and the inflexibility of leaders involved.
- Karen Miner, a wine store owner in Reno, Nevada, remains unaffected by tariffs, confident that consumers will choose domestic products over imports.
- Christy Edwards, a retired teacher in North Carolina, applauds Trump's immigration policies, favoring the focus on removing criminals and questionable use of public funds for immigrants.
- Zack Kline, a resident of York, Pennsylvania, observes a decrease in border crossings since Trump's return to office and anticipates the benefits of Trump's policies like fracking and deregulation, recognizing that the outcomes will become clearer over time.
