Why one of the US's reddest counties is losing faith in Trump
As the midterm elections loom, Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to rural West Virginia, a Republican party stronghold, to explore how soaring gas prices, war in the Middle East and datacenter expansion are affecting Donald Trump's popularity among his base. Although the state remains staunchly Republican, there are signs of a new politics emerging – and local Democrats are looking to capitalize on it
TL;DR
- Rural West Virginia, a Republican stronghold, is being examined for changes in Donald Trump's popularity.
- Factors influencing local sentiment include soaring gas prices, the war in the Middle East, and datacenter expansion.
- Despite the state's Republican leaning, new political trends are becoming apparent.
- Local Democrats are seeking to capitalize on these emerging political dynamics.