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Former Trump Voters Criticize Him in Eight Swing Districts

9/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from former supporters in eight competitive congressional districts.
Voters along Interstate 80 from New Jersey to Nebraska cite inflation and the Iran war as grievances.
Former supporters Louis Marcelino and Rich Ehrhardt, both three-time Trump voters, cited cost concerns and Iran-war handling criticism.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales defended Trump, citing large middle-class tax cuts and record-high 401(k) gains.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from former supporters in eight competitive congressional districts.
Voters along Interstate 80 from New Jersey to Nebraska cite inflation and the Iran war as grievances.
Former supporters Louis Marcelino and Rich Ehrhardt, both three-time Trump voters, cited cost concerns and Iran-war handling criticism.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales defended Trump, citing large middle-class tax cuts and record-high 401(k) gains.