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Trump Voters See Him as Faith Defender, Reject Government

6/13/2026

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Many Trump voters view President Donald Trump as a defender of their faith-based and family values despite reservations.
Consulting and pro-democracy groups interviewed supporters in Wyoming, Michigan and South Carolina counties to assess trust in democratic institutions.
Interviewees said institutions abandoned moral priorities of faith, freedom, family and community, rendering them illegitimate.
Respondents like Sarah now homeschool children and join Freedom Caucus groups after losing confidence in government.

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Story summary

Many Trump voters view President Donald Trump as a defender of their faith-based and family values despite reservations.
Consulting and pro-democracy groups interviewed supporters in Wyoming, Michigan and South Carolina counties to assess trust in democratic institutions.
Interviewees said institutions abandoned moral priorities of faith, freedom, family and community, rendering them illegitimate.
Respondents like Sarah now homeschool children and join Freedom Caucus groups after losing confidence in government.