Are Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)

Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of focus group podcasts, joins Pod Save America to share insights from ongoing voter discussions, particularly among Trump supporters six months into his term. Drawing from thousands of hours in groups, she describes a pervasive unease even among his remaining backers, revealing mechanisms of buyer's remorse rooted in unmet promises and rising daily costs.

Voter Mood and Unmet Expectations

Focus group participants universally say the country is going badly, citing high gas prices, inflation across goods, the ongoing Iran war, and deep social divisions that feel like a powder keg risking civil war. Even the roughly 32% still approving Trump acknowledge problems, clinging to "trust the plan" optimism that's eroding. A year ago, supporters hoped for fixes on prices and borders; now, frustration builds as costs stay high and optimism slides.