These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices
Recent focus groups conducted by NPR reveal that a significant portion of swing voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are expressing regret and disappointment. Participants cited economic concerns like inflation and dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of foreign conflicts as primary drivers for their shifting views.
Why it matters
This shift in voter sentiment among key demographics in battleground states could significantly impact the outcome of upcoming midterm elections.
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Some key voters say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
NPR observed two online focus groups Tuesday night with 12 Georgians who voted for President Biden in 2020 and then supported Trump in 2024.
Almost every voter — 11 out of 12 — said they were disappointed with the overall job Trump has been doing. And 10 said they regret voting for him.
"I've been disappointed," said Charles P., 43, who identified as a Democrat. (The voters participated under the condition their last names would not be used.)
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