The Daily Do Trump Voters Like His Tariffs? We Went to Michigan to Find Out.
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Apr 18, 2025 
Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter and host of 'The Run-Up', interviews Michigan voters about their thoughts on Trump’s tariffs. The discussion reveals a complex sentiment, with some workers believing tariffs could bolster local manufacturing, while others express skepticism amid layoffs. Voter reactions show deep political divides and struggles for Democrats to connect with their traditional working-class base. The podcast also critiques current leadership responses and the broader implications of rising prices on perceptions of Trump.
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Monica's Tariff Hope
- Monica, a fourth-generation auto worker in Michigan, voted for Trump because she believed tariffs would keep U.S. manufacturing strong.
- She experienced layoffs when her plant outsourced jobs to Mexico but remained hopeful tariffs might bring jobs back.
Tariff Skepticism and Trust
- Monica was surprised by the global scale of Trump's tariffs and the resulting uncertainty causing economic instability.
- Despite skepticism, she hoped the tariffs might lead to job returns and chose to trust Trump was "cooking" a deal.
Jobs Over Wages Message
- Monica felt Democrats acknowledged her union rights but didn't address big job losses due to policies.
- Trump resonated with her focus on job retention over wages by saying money doesn’t matter if jobs vanish.