Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – and how his second term might play out

Summary

Despite broken promises like the return of factory jobs, Donald Trump continues to gain support in Ohio’s rust belt, including Youngstown, a former Democratic stronghold.

Voters feel abandoned by both parties but resonate with Trump’s anti-establishment rhetoric and perceived authenticity.

Economic decline, disillusionment with political elites, and anger over issues like trade deals and student debt forgiveness fuel their frustration.

Many voters believe Trump’s willingness to “tear down the system” aligns with their grievances, even as doubts remain about his solutions.

Their bitterness reflects decades of industrial decline and neglect.

  • Swordgeek
    49•15 hours ago

    Stupid people voting against their own best interests isn’t news.

      • @NotMyOldRedditName
        3•8 hours ago

        If there’d been one black sheep in that image, they could have put a caption over a white one saying, clearly he doesn’t mean me, he must mean someone else, while looking at the black sheep.

        • finleyEnglish
          -4•8 hours ago

          That’s already part of what the original comic says.

          • @NotMyOldRedditName
            4•8 hours ago

            I don’t think so, what i said brings out the racism more.

            Edir: you could do it without a caption as well, just looking at the black sheep.

            • finleyEnglish
              -5•8 hours ago

              It, objectively, is part of the original comic. But thinks on your notes about how to make it more bigoted and terrible. Glad to know where your head is.

              • @NotMyOldRedditName
                4•7 hours ago

                Well, I disagree. I don’t think there’s (edit: blatant or objective) racist intent in it, just ignorance or being an idiot.

                Edit: and my change makes it objectively about it, and less about ignorance.

                • finleyEnglish
                  -5•7 hours ago

                  Denial is a nasty monster. All my best hopes that you can one day defeat it and thereby arrive at the truth.