Trump Voter But Not A Trump Supporter
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Trump Voter But Not A Trump Supporter

I may have voted for Trump, but that doesn't mean I am thrilled that he is now in office.

Monica Franquiz
Nov 14, 2016
Eastern Nazarene College
18
Trump Voter But Not A Trump Supporter
Brown Political Review

In light of this unbelievable election, I felt that it was necessary to share my thoughts as a Trump voter. Yes - I did vote for Trump, but no - I am not necessarily happy that he is our new president. I made my decision with the nation as a whole in mind and I stand by that decision. However, I am still afraid. I am afraid for what comes next. I am afraid for his first big decision in office. I am afraid, as a female minority, what may happen in the future.

To be honest, I did not want either of the candidates in office and I am sure I am not alone in that. But I do not believe that Trump is going to make any decisions that is going to make America crumble as a nation. I do not believe that the policies he brings to the table are not in the interest of the American people. What I do believe is that Trump truly wants to make America great again and I believe he has more to offer than Hillary Clinton. But here are my fears...

I fear his opinions. I fear for what may happen to refugees. I fear for what may happen to my friends who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I fear for females in this nation and I fear for minorities in this nation. I fear for myself as a female minority. While I did vote for Trump, I understand why people would not want him in office and I understand why the hearts of Americans are so heavy after this election.

However, this is a time where we all need to come together - no matter who we may have voted for. Donald Trump may be our new president, but we are the country. We can do what we know is right, no matter who may be leading us. We can still make our own decisions and make an impact on those around us. I plan on using my future teaching career to raise up future voters to be wise in their decision making and to remember that the president is not our ultimate authority. Jesus is our King. I may have voted for Trump, but I am also met with the same fear of the unknown that everyone else is. However, we are not powerless. We are not weak. We will stand together and we will make America great again.

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