Disillusioned Trump Supporters Voice Regret Over President’s Actions
A growing number of voters who supported Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election are expressing disillusionment with his administration’s actions. One such voter, Morgen Morgus from Parker, Pennsylvania, recently conveyed his feelings of betrayal in a letter published in USA Today. He stated, “A year after the presidential election, I feel completely swindled.” Morgus, who identifies as an enthusiastic Libertarian, indicated that if the election were held today with the same candidates, he would abstain from voting.
Morgus’s disappointment stems from what he perceives as a failure of the Trump administration to address the concerns of its supporters. He had hoped that the administration would be more responsive, but he now believes that this has not occurred. His sentiments echo those of other voters who are reconsidering their support for Trump.
Among them is Betty Szretter, a 63-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York. Szretter expressed her frustration after the Trump administration allowed funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to lapse. This program, which assists approximately 42 million Americans with access to food, is vital for many families. Szretter, whose daughter has Type 1 diabetes, criticized the administration for prioritizing grand projects, such as a new $300 million dance venue at the White House, over pressing domestic issues. “I believe the Trump administration should be paying attention to individual Americans’ dining rooms,” she stated in an interview with CNN.
Voter discontent extends beyond individual cases. In September, focus groups with Latino voters revealed significant frustration over both the economy and the administration’s immigration policies, particularly mass deportations. One participant remarked, “Then you see the other flip side where you see families being ripped apart,” highlighting the personal impact of such policies.
Morgus’s specific concerns include the administration’s large spending measures, which he argues contradict the cost-cutting initiatives previously championed by the administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. He criticized the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spending package as one of the largest in U.S. history, stating that it undid the progress made by earlier cuts. “What DOGE found in terms of cuts was great, but right after that came the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and continuing resolutions that undid all of their progress by leaps and bounds,” he wrote.
Despite his current dissatisfaction, Morgus affirmed his commitment to participate in upcoming elections. “I am, however, extremely likely to vote in the upcoming 2026 midterm and 2028 general elections,” he noted. He plans to support Libertarian candidates or those who align with libertarian values, asserting that he wants to ensure the advancement of liberty.
As the 2024 election cycle approaches, the voices of disillusioned voters like Morgus and Szretter may play a significant role in shaping the political landscape. Their experiences underline the complexities of voter loyalty and the repercussions of policy decisions on public sentiment.
