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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump won 65% of the vote in 2024 in Appalachian Kentucky.
- Local residents face economic challenges, including poverty and cuts to government assistance, amid the Iran war.
- The war's costs have intensified discontent and affected families.
- Brandon La Voie expresses views, supporting intervention despite spending concerns.
- Economic disappointments, such as the failed $2 billion aluminum mill, fuel populist sentiment and reliance on religion.
