Overview
- Speaking to CNN from southern Georgia, 72-year-old farmer Franz Rowland said he is losing patience and asked President Trump to hurry up on economic help as planting season nears.
- Rowland, who voted for Trump expecting stronger trade and a better economy, said he appreciates government assistance but argued that farmers want trade, not aid.
- CNN’s new polling finds 58% describe the first year of Trump’s second term as a failure, with 55% saying his policies have worsened national economic conditions.
- About 64% in the poll say the president has not gone far enough to reduce the price of everyday goods, including notable shares of Republicans and self-identified MAGA voters.
- The Georgia interviews spotlight voter strain in a state Trump won in 2024, underscoring how pocketbook concerns are shaping views as his second year begins.