“It’s easy to forget how important each presidential election is, but this year’s election is especially weighty and involves numerous critical decisions. While there is no guaranteed way to “hold” any candidate to their exact promises, voters must educate themselves about the campaign’s core policies.
Even though his popular vote majority has shrunk, it is official: former President Donald Trump is now President-Elect. With the most recent recount, he has 50% of the vote, indicating that his words and promises resonated with many Americans — but is there already buyer’s remorse?
Were you part of the surge in Google searches for “What is a Tariff?” the morning after the election?
Did you initially support Donald Trump’s promise to dismantle the Department of Education, only to realize later that it would affect a child you know who has an IEP or receives government assistance (FASFA, free lunch program, etc.)?
Or perhaps one of Donald Trump’s major policies that influenced your vote was his mass deportation plan, only to discover that labor costs, grocery costs, and taxes are likely to rise in the near future?
People who voted for Donald Trump, please tell us what you wish you knew before voting and why you’re reconsidering your vote — and please explain why. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please use this Google form. Your response could appear in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.
