>Driving the news: Ten of 13 participants from this battleground, auto-industry state bordering Canada said what they’re seeing isn’t what they thought they were voting for — and they’re worried Trump’s approach may hurt their pocketbooks.
>**”Erratic,” “frightening,” “disruptive” and “dictator” were among the words they used to describe their concerns.**
>The big picture: The voters’ responses stand in stark contrast to last month’s focus group with Arizona swing voters, all of whom said they approve of Trump’s earliest actions.
>The Michigan voters felt differently after more exposure to Elon Musk, DOGE, large-scale federal worker firings, tariffs and no relief on prices.
>Trump entered his second term with a higher approval rating than he had during his first term, but polls indicate his honeymoon has begun to fade as Americans’ concerns over the economy rise.
>**What they’re saying: “I don’t feel like he was this aggressive last time because I don’t think anyone would’ve voted for him if they expected to see what we’re seeing now,” said Shannon B., 27, of Livonia, Mich.**
>Another voter, Therese L., 55, of Commerce Township, bristled at the viral image of a crowned Trump, the president’s “long live the king” comment and Trump saying, “He who saves his country doesn’t violate any law. ”
>One participant who does home remodeling, worried about tariffs raising the price of wood and causing clients to drop their remodeling plans.
>Michael L., 43, of Commerce Township, said Trump “campaigned on lowering prices and making things more affordable for working-class people. He’s moving in the opposite direction.” He conceded that Trump had previewed tariffs during the campaign, but said “we didn’t necessarily think it would be this much, this fast.”
>**Several of the voters said they want Congress to push back.**
>**On the other hand: Only one of the 10 Trump voters-turned-critics said they’d choose Kamala Harris for president if they could do it over.**
Lmfao, these people are so unserious. Enjoy everything that’s gonna happen.
OrbitalAlpaca on
Im beginning to hate the median voter.
Resourceful_Goat on
Big power move if Democrats keep nominating Kamala Harris until voters admit they were wrong.
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>Driving the news: Ten of 13 participants from this battleground, auto-industry state bordering Canada said what they’re seeing isn’t what they thought they were voting for — and they’re worried Trump’s approach may hurt their pocketbooks.
>**”Erratic,” “frightening,” “disruptive” and “dictator” were among the words they used to describe their concerns.**
>The big picture: The voters’ responses stand in stark contrast to last month’s focus group with Arizona swing voters, all of whom said they approve of Trump’s earliest actions.
>The Michigan voters felt differently after more exposure to Elon Musk, DOGE, large-scale federal worker firings, tariffs and no relief on prices.
>Trump entered his second term with a higher approval rating than he had during his first term, but polls indicate his honeymoon has begun to fade as Americans’ concerns over the economy rise.
>**What they’re saying: “I don’t feel like he was this aggressive last time because I don’t think anyone would’ve voted for him if they expected to see what we’re seeing now,” said Shannon B., 27, of Livonia, Mich.**
>Another voter, Therese L., 55, of Commerce Township, bristled at the viral image of a crowned Trump, the president’s “long live the king” comment and Trump saying, “He who saves his country doesn’t violate any law. ”
>One participant who does home remodeling, worried about tariffs raising the price of wood and causing clients to drop their remodeling plans.
>Michael L., 43, of Commerce Township, said Trump “campaigned on lowering prices and making things more affordable for working-class people. He’s moving in the opposite direction.” He conceded that Trump had previewed tariffs during the campaign, but said “we didn’t necessarily think it would be this much, this fast.”
>**Several of the voters said they want Congress to push back.**
>**On the other hand: Only one of the 10 Trump voters-turned-critics said they’d choose Kamala Harris for president if they could do it over.**
Lmfao, these people are so unserious. Enjoy everything that’s gonna happen.
Im beginning to hate the median voter.
Big power move if Democrats keep nominating Kamala Harris until voters admit they were wrong.
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Swing voters consider swinging.