In a recent segment aired by CNN, a predominantly blue-collar community in Colorado expressed its overwhelming support for President Donald Trump's initial month in office.
The residents of Colorado's 8th district, many of whom are Trump supporters, believe that the President is effectively delivering on his campaign promises, particularly those related to securing the U.S.-Mexico border and bolstering the economy.
According to the Daily Caller, David Hayes, a resident of Milliken, Colorado, and a three-time Trump voter, admitted to finding Trump "arrogant." However, he stated that he would still choose Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris if he had the chance to vote in the 2024 election again. When asked by CNN's John King about his choice between Trump and Harris, Hayes responded, "I would still do Trump."
Esmeralda Ramirez-Ray, a self-described "conservative independent," echoed similar sentiments. She voted for Trump with the expectation of a more secure U.S.-Mexico border and a stronger global presence for America. "I voted for a president that was going to put America first, I voted for a President that was going to secure our borders and I voted for a President that was going to make sure that we were respected throughout the world. And I believe Im getting that," Ramirez-Ray stated.
Despite her support, Ramirez-Ray, who works as a court interpreter for non-English speaking defendants, expressed concerns about Trump's deportation and border policies. She highlighted the importance of migrant workers in the U.S. economy, referring to them as the people "picking our crops." Under Trump's administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been instructed to prioritize the arrest of illegal immigrants with criminal records, leading to the detention and potential deportation of thousands of members of MS-13 and Tren de Agua, child molesters, and murderers.
Todd Waufle, the proprietor of Satire Brewing Company, praised the Trump administration's proactive approach to getting the U.S. back on track. Like Hayes, Waufle overlooks his personal opinions about Trump's personality, focusing instead on the potential for economic improvement and a more secure border. "Trumps gonna say what hes gonna say, and yeah some of it is gonna be exaggerated, some of it is not going to be true. But at the end of the day, you gotta sift through all that. Is he gonna get things done, is he gonna get the country moving in the right way?" Waufle queried.
Austin Jenkins, a small business owner, expressed hope that Trump would address the high cost of living in the area, lower taxes, and reduce regulations to benefit his cocktail bar and hatchet house. Jenkins viewed Trump as the "lesser of two evils" compared to Harris. However, Jenkins, like many others, criticized Trump's 25% tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico and his approach to arresting illegal immigrants.
The President initially imposed the tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico in early February as a response to their inaction regarding the surge of illegal immigration and fentanyl crossing into the U.S. The tariffs were temporarily suspended when Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to take more aggressive action on their respective borders.
However, the President confirmed on Monday that the tariffs will "go forward." This move, while controversial, underscores Trump's commitment to his campaign promises, a factor that continues to resonate with his supporters in Colorado's 8th district.
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