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September 8, 2025 |
When I first started Democracy Docket, I made a promise that I would tell it like I see it and let the chips fall where they may. However, when it comes to my emotions, that hasn’t always been easy to sort out. In the last seven months alone, I’ve written about being worried, hopeful, optimistic and defiant.
But as I sat down to write this note, I found myself overwhelmed by a different emotion. I am beside myself with rage. I am — in short — furious.
And it turns out I am not alone.
According to a new poll, when asked what emotion best describes how they feel about Trump’s actions as president, 49% of Democrats and 11% of Independents chose “furious.” Another 20% and 10%, respectively, chose “angry.” In total, 69% of Democrats and 21% of Independents are furious or angry about what Trump has done so far in his second term.
As they should be. There’s a lot to be furious about.
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