Americans Advise Trump on Second Term Priorities and Approach
As President Donald Trump marks 100 days into his second term, citizens across the U.S. share diverse advice on his focus and leadership style.
From Tennessee to Michigan, Americans are voicing their expectations and advice for President Donald Trump as he navigates his second term. In Washington, D.C., Detroit, Houston, and beyond, the public’s sentiments range from economic policies to international relations and domestic issues.
Patrick from Buffalo, N.Y., encouraged Trump to continue with economic policies like tariffs and border control, stating, “Keep the money in our country. Go ahead with the tariffs because they’re going to work. Closing the border was the best thing you ever could have done. Drill, baby, drill.” This reflects a segment of the population that supports Trump’s hardline economic and immigration policies.
However, not all feedback was in favor of Trump’s current approach. Denny from Detroit suggested a more bipartisan stance, urging, “Try to be more non-partisan. It can’t be that every Democrat is wrong, and every Republican is right. Someone has to have an ounce of sense in that Congress.” This sentiment points to a desire for more collaborative governance.
On specific policy areas, Houston’s Ernest called for more veteran support, while Brian in Knoxville, Tenn., emphasized the need for budget cuts. Janelle, visiting from Missouri, praised Trump’s efforts on border security and wished for its continuation, highlighting, “Yeah, I really hope that he continues to make sure the border is secure. I really appreciate that the illegal crossings have gone down quite a bit since he took office.”
Economic concerns were also prevalent, with Deano from Detroit focusing on reducing prices, particularly gas prices. Meanwhile, in Houston, opinions varied from Lynn’s advice for Trump to calm his approach to Dave’s encouragement to stay the course.
Religious sentiments were also shared, with Eric in D.C. and Reed from Detroit advising Trump to rely on faith and spread Christianity more widely. Conversely, a liberal protester in D.C., Nicole, simply urged Trump to “follow the law,” while an anonymous Detroiter expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to unite the country.
As Trump’s second term progresses, these diverse voices from across the nation illustrate the varied priorities and hopes that Americans hold for their president’s leadership and policy focus.