'Disappointed,' 'Surprised,' 'Betrayed': 12 Trump Voters

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Eighty percent of Republicans approve of President Trump's performance, but his national standing has dipped, especially among independents. That leaves several people who voted for Mr. Trump but who may not feel good about the direction of the country. For Opinion's latest focus group, conducted earlier this month, we spoke with voters like this: people who cast their ballots for Mr. Trump and said they were disappointed with his second term. A few said they even regretted their votes.

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More: In one or two words, finish this sentence: "I'm feeling blank' about the country these days."

Natan, 19, Ore., Black, Republican, student - 'Disappointed and sad.'

Kitty, 36, Pa., Asian, independent, student - 'Disappointed and hopeful.'

Michelle, 45, Md., Latina, Republican, construction administration - 'Concerned.'

Alla, 51, Ala., white, Republican, portfolio manager - 'Worried.'

Jose, 62, Fla., Latino, independent, employment specialist - 'Anxious.'

Pamela, 65, Tenn., white, Republican, small business owner - 'Frustrated.'

Daniel, 41, Calif., Latino, independent, manufacturing - 'Annoyed.'

Argenis, 35, Fla., Latino, independent, HVAC sales - 'Discouraged.'

Chris, 42, Ill., white, Republican, electrician - 'Surprised and discouraged.'

Nancy, 55, Ariz., white, independent, operations - 'Concerned.'

John, 62, Md., white, Republican, packaging specialist - 'Apathetic.'

Franceska, 26, Wash., mixed race, independent, deckhand - 'Betrayed.'

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2026-04-28 09:00 AM | Reply

You all were warned.

Over

and over

by both people inside and outside your party.

You chose to ignore those warnings and instead chose to believe the lies even when his answers to the questions "how are you going to do this" made no actual sense.

#2 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-28 09:26 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

It's taken them this long to notice?

Oh, well. Those late to the party are still welcome to the party.

#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-04-28 09:54 AM | Reply

Eighty percent of Republicans approve of President Trump's performance

Tell me the lower end of the IQ curve votes Republican without telling me the lower end of the IQ curve votes Republican.

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2026-04-28 11:20 AM | Reply