“I can’t believe this is America”: U.S. Veteran who voted for Trump says ICE arrest of his wife shattered everything he believed - WTF Detective
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Signs of strain are emerging for President Donald Trump, even among supporters who once backed him without hesitation. On Runaway Country, host Alex Wagner highlighted a moment from a congressional hearing that underscored the growing sense of regret, featuring a veteran who said he deeply regretted voting for Trump after his wife — who had lived in the United States…

All the warnings fell on deaf ears, huh? Must be service-related hearing-loss.

  • Fmstrat@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    12 days ago

    “Why did you vote for him?” a member of Congress asked.

    “Because I was an idiot,” the veteran replied.

    This was him speaking to congress, seems he learned.

      • Fmstrat@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        11 days ago

        Having grown up in the southern US, it can be indoctrinating. Especially in religious areas of which he is a part. Am I going to defend him? No, he made his choices. Am I happy he’s willing to go speak in front of congress? Yes.