Politics

USC Trump voters weigh in on his candidacy

Voters grade Trump and describe him in one word.

A man wears an "I Voted" sticker on March 5, 2024.
A man wears an "I Voted" sticker on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Jason Goode)

While President Joe Biden won with college-aged voters in 2020, carrying 60% of the vote, a new survey shows Biden leading former President Donald Trump by only four points. Annenberg Media heard from two young voters who want Trump back in office this year.

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Corey Cheung, a Republican who voted for Donald Trump. (Photo by Jake Petroff)

Name: Corey Cheung

Primary ballot: Republican

Major: Communications

Age: 18

Presidential vote: Donald Trump

1-10 Score for President Trump: 7-8

Describe Trump in one word: Business-minded

" I voted for President Trump because I think he is the man who can get this country back to where it was when he was in office. Biden has lost the respect of other countries and it shows.”

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Luca DiPaolo, an Independent voter who voted for Donald Trump. (Photo by Jake Petroff)

Name: Luca DiPaolo

Primary ballot: Independent with lean towards the right

Age: 20

Major: Business Administration

Presidential candidate vote: Donald Trump

1-10 Score for President Trump: 5

Describe Trump in one word: Loud

“I voted for Donald Trump because of his foreign policy, the taxes, and a big voice to have in the chair.”