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People who voted for Donald Trump and regret it, tell us what you wish you knew before you voted
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People who voted for Donald Trump and regret it, tell us what you wish you knew before you voted

“It’s easy to forget the importance of every presidential election, but this year’s, in particular, carries a lot of weight and comes with many important decisions. Although there is no sure way to “force “For a candidate to keep his or her exact promises, voters have a responsibility to inform themselves about the fundamental policies of the campaign.

Two public figures are shown in separate images, both in costume and standing in front of flags.

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Even if his electoral majority has diminished, it’s official: former president Donald Trump is now the president-elect. With the most recent recount, he’s sitting at 50% of the vote, meaning his words and promises really resonated with many Americans — but is there any buyer’s remorse yet?

Google Trends line chart showing spike in searches for "how to change my vote" on election day and the day after

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Have you been part of the increase in Google searches for “What is a rate?” » the day after the elections?

Google Trends searches for 9/11/2023 after the elections: "can I change my vote," "google trends," "will the tariffs cause inflation," "who pays import duties," "Google search trends."

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Did you initially agree with Donald Trump’s promise to dismantle the Ministry of Educationonly to realize later that it would affect a child you know who has an IEP or receives government funding (FASFA, free lunch program, etc.)?

Child holding a cafeteria tray with a carton of milk, green beans, fruit salad, a slice of pizza and a cookie

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Or maybe one of Donald Trump’s big policies that made you vote for him was his mass deportation plan, only to realize that labor costs, grocery costs and taxes will most likely increase in the near future?

Vertical metal bars frame a distant landscape, including a clear sky and a mountain range

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People who voted for Donald Trump, in the comments below, tell us what you wish you knew before you voted and why you have doubts about your vote – and please, to make your feelings clear , explain Why. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google Form. Your response may be published in a future BuzzFeed Community job.