Trump supporters: We’re winning
On misconceptions and supporting the president
According to the USA TODAY Trump Voter Panel, Americans who voted for the president haven’t wavered in support despite the latest White House scandals. Readers share their thoughts:
I believe our voices are part of those forgotten Americans whom President Trump touched during the 2016 election. For years, it had been such a tough road with stagnant wages, a one-income household and two boys who need a substantial amount of care.
Being a Trump supporter gets you labeled as a racist and every other type of “ist” classification you can think of. This could not be further from the truth. We are a hardworking family who live for our two beautiful boys.
I don’t think that there is anything that Trump could do to lose our support. We believe in his agenda and vision for our country, and we have no reason to doubt him. He is still learning the ways of Washington, and we believe he deserves the chance to lead. Angela Wilson
Newark, Del.
Trump is delivering
From giving our military the flexibility and tools to wipe the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria off the map, to reshaping the judiciary for a generation, President Trump has delivered on my expectations. I voted for Trump to accelerate economic growth, boost median wages and restore American strength.
I do wish our politics less resembled trench warfare, but Trump bears far less responsibility than a weaponized, partisan news media that never gave him a chance. While I see a president whose actions have been fair and compassionate, many of my fellow gay Americans harbor an unfounded fear he will usurp their rights. I hope reality trumps these fears. Time and time again — whether it be leaving the Paris climate deal or implementing the travel ban — Trump has governed on behalf of citizens, not global interests. I’m proud of my vote and proud of America’s president.
Scott Ruesterholz
New York
I knew the country needed a different approach to governance, and Trump was the man to shake things up. Trump’s a fighter. He doesn’t back down and keeps moving forward with the agenda. Trump would have to do something quite egregious, as president, for me to relinquish my support. What he did or did not do in his personal life before becoming president is mostly irrelevant.
Frank Ruvolo
Ely, Nev.
I initially backed Trump because he brought a fresh new wave of no-nonsense politics that America has been devoid of for the past eight years. Trump’s fiery rhetoric and use of blatant language was quite funny and believable. When confronted by “never Trumpers” or Democrats, the most common misconception is that I am either a racist, a white supremacist, sexist or anti-immigrant. These occur due to Trump’s lack of moral character. However, I didn’t support him for his morals, but for the actions he would take as president.
Will Walley
Brandon, Miss.
Trump grew on me
After Trump became the nominee for the Republican Party, I was a solid supporter. More than anything, I support Trump because he seems to like America and Americans. He gets along easily with a wide range of Americans, and he seems to get along well with foreign leaders, while never denigrating our country or our people.
It would be hard to imagine what Trump could do to lose my support. Trump should continue to work on the issues he campaigned on.
Rick Nestoff
Broadview Heights, Ohio
We needed a disruption
I support, and still do to an extent, Trump because I was tired of seeing the same old politics. I am tired of the facade politicians put up. Now, does that mean Trump also isn’t this way? No, not at all. In fact, he is probably one of the worst ones we’ve had in this sense.
What has kept my support — although it wanes everyday — is that he’s causing so much disruption in the political system that it will spark interest in government from everyday citizens. My hope is that this will show people how bad things get when we choose not to vote, or not to pay attention.
Seth Moore
Canal Winchester, Ohio
People who are serious about history understand how unprecedented this president is. The first man to get into the Oval Office without owing anyone anything can and will do great things. We will probably not see another like him. Every time someone calls him on some supposed faux pas and tries to brand him an amateur, he turns out to have handled the situation correctly after all. He’s quite a good president. Michael Bolduc
Pflugerville, Texas
Corrections & Clarifications
Monday’s opposing view by Michael B. Mukasey misstated the subject of one of special counsel Robert Mueller’s indictments. The indictment did not include charges related to hacking of Democratic Party computers. The article also misstated the status of Justice Department disclosure of a memo describing the extent of Mueller’s authority. The memo has been disclosed to a federal judge.