Three-time Trump voter Jenique Jones in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on November 20, 2025

In the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania — which President Donald Trump won last year — voters in one swing county are growing increasingly frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy.

CNN correspondent John King reported Thursday from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which covers both Lehigh and Northampton Counties. He described it as a "blue-collar" community full of people "living paycheck to paycheck." Jenique Jones – a three-time Trump voter who runs a local business helping financially distressed residents repair their credit – told King that her clients' financial situations have become more dire under Trump's second term.

"My husband lost all of his overtime. My kids' daycare went up. Can't afford the cost of food. Using credit cards for everyday expenses. No money left after their bills are paid," Jones said when asked to describe what kinds of stories she hears on a daily basis. "Pretty much just a whole bunch of financial mess."

When King mentioned that the United States "changed presidents at the beginning of the year," Jones acknowledged that Trump has "absolutely not" followed through on his campaign promises to make Americans' daily lives more affordable.

"I'm definitely waiting for him to fix it," she said. "I'm very let down by that. Very, very let down, because I feel like it's only gotten worse."

King also spoke with local barbershop owner Ronald Corales, who is another three-time Trump voter. Like Jones, Corales acknowledged that costs are still high, but is actively encouraging people to have patience with the administration.

"We don't really see it at the moment. Like I said, I think we have to give him some time."

"You hear there, 'give him some more time,' from a three-time Trump voter," King observed. "We met many Trump voters who say, 'let's try to be patient,' but they also say costs have not gone down as the president promised."

King's report comes on the heels of a Fox News poll released this week, which found that large majorities of respondents say daily necessities like groceries, housing, healthcare and utilities have either somewhat or significantly increased in cost under Trump's leadership.

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