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Former Trump Supporter Faces Regret After Job Loss

3/29/2025

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Jennifer Piggott, a former Treasury Department employee from West Virginia, now grapples with regret after losing her job due to federal downsizing. Once a fervent Trump supporter, she feels betrayed by his policies, which she believes hurt working-class Americans. Her story underscores a rising wave of disillusionment among those who once championed him.

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Story summary

Jennifer Piggott, a former Treasury Department employee from West Virginia, now grapples with regret after losing her job due to federal downsizing. Once a fervent Trump supporter, she feels betrayed by his policies, which she believes hurt working-class Americans. Her story underscores a rising wave of disillusionment among those who once championed him.