These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Gerald and Wally, two Black men from Atlanta, voted for President Trump but have starkly different views on his performance. Gerald is highly supportive of Trump, giving him an A++, while Wally expresses deep dissatisfaction, rating him an F. Their contrasting opinions highlight the complexities of voter sentiment among swing voters in the current political landscape.
- ▪Gerald is very happy with Trump's performance, stating he is 'so pro-Trump.'
- ▪Wally, on the other hand, feels disillusioned and believes there is nothing positive to highlight from Trump's presidency.
- ▪Both men are part of a project called Swing Shift, which aims to understand the perspectives of swing voters leading up to the midterms and the 2028 presidential election.
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Politics These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Tamara Keith Wally and Gerald are two Black men who voted for Trump but have different views on Trump's performance. Illustrations by Tara Anand hide caption toggle caption Illustrations by Tara Anand Gerald and Wally are Black men who live in the suburbs of Atlanta. Both grew up voting for Democrats and voted for President Joe Biden in 2020. Then in 2024, they switched to voting for President Trump. Gerald, 51, is very happy with the president. Politics Tuesday is a big primary day.
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