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Miami-Dade Sheriff deputies walk in front of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. federal courthouse building in Miami on Friday.

National

Trump is calling for support for his court appearance. The far right may stay away

6:23pm June 12, 2023

by Odette Yousef

Extremism researchers say online rhetoric from the far right has heated up since Trump was indicted. But they're not seeing signs that it will translate to collective violence.

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Politics & Government

International Triad Citizens Reflect On Capitol Riot

10:20pm January 07, 2021

by David Ford

Across the Triad, many are reacting to Wednesday's violence at the United States Capitol, including those who fled authoritarian countries to live here.

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A caravan of vehicles make their way along the Interstate 205 South freeway during the "Oregon for Trump 2020 Labor Day Cruise Rally," at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Ore., on Sept. 7, 2020.

National

As Pro-Trump Caravans Hit Roads Across U.S., Organizers Are Upbeat Despite Tensions

3:00pm September 24, 2020

by Joel Rose

Car and truck convoys of Trump supporters rolled through Michigan, New York and North Carolina last week. These mobile rallies continued even after one turned deadly in Portland, Ore., last month.

President Trump's approval rating is slipping, and it's largely because of cracks among his base.

Politics & Government

Poll: Trump Approval Down, Slips With Base

11:09am January 17, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump's base — from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree — have slipped in their support for the president.

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President Trump points out a supporter of Roy Moore, the embattled Alabama Republican Senate candidate, as he speaks at a campaign-style rally in Pensacola, Fla., Friday.

The Myth Of Trump's Economic Populism, As Proven By The Tax Bill

8:24am December 11, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The tax bill provided an opportunity for President Trump to show his priorities. But so much of it is traditionally Republican and doesn't offer the kind of help for the working class he promised.

Christopher LaMothe in Mineville, N.Y., says he hates Nazis and white supremacists, but he thinks Black Lives Matter is just as bad.

Trump Supporter: 'He Called For Unity, I Never Saw Obama Call For Unity'

11:08pm August 13, 2017

by Brian Mann

The White House tweaked its reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Va., saying the president condemns white supremacists, KKK, neo-nazi and all extremist groups. Trump supporters are reacting.

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At a diner in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a voter expressed concern that President Trump is too close to Russia.

North Carolina Trump Supporters Have Tough Love For The President

12:41pm March 11, 2017

by Don Gonyea

They voted for President Trump and and don't regret it, but these voters are quick to share their criticism.

Data from Match.com shows that singles are more likely now to shun those who don't share their political preference.

When Dating In The Era Of Divisive Politics, Both Sides Stick To Themselves

10:21pm February 14, 2017

by Tovia Smith

Many singles are using their dating profiles to say they're not interested in dating people who don't share their political preference. Politically segregated dating websites are booming.

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Politics & Government

Trump Supporter Says President's 'Refreshing' Style Earns His Trust

4:45pm February 06, 2017

by Keri Brown

This week, we're hearing from people across the Piedmont to find out their feelings about the new president. In our series "The Road Ahead," WFDD's Keri Brown went to King, North Carolina, a small city in a county that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.

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Supporters react on the National Mall to the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.

As Trump Is Sworn In, Supporters Debate His Role In Healing Racial Wounds

8:26pm January 20, 2017

Fans of the new president say he could do some good in improving race relations in America. But they say the solution can't be left to him alone.