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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

In their own words: Is America great again?

November 9, 2017
TNS
President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist, with running mate Mike Pence standing by, following a speech to his supporters after winning the election at the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. (J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday/TNS)

Today marks just over a year after the 2016 presidential election that shocked the country. In an upset that stunned even his supporters, businessman Donald Trump was elected as the  45th U.S. president. We asked people on campus, “How do you feel about the state of our country a year after the election?”

“I think there’s going to be a realization that this isn’t going to be for the best. People are about to have a big reality check. We need to be united and not divided.”
Bill Cooney Iowa City Resident
“Very sad. I can’t believe who we have for a president and i’m amazed that its being tolerated. Trumps performance is just awful.”
Ed Raines Iowa City Resident.
“I’m concerned for sure, with the general state of things”
Casey Read, Grand Junction Colorado Native.
I think its in disarray. I think people are a lot more aware of racial tensions because they’re scared. Anytime I open my phone i feel i’m disappointed about how our president handles important situations.”
AJ Besalgic. Iowa Alumn and Iowa City Resident.
People are more scared and politically aware. Im bombarded with trumps social media messages. I feel kind of helpless and i think more people should have been more educated before we got into this mess.
Valerie Gibertini. UI Chemistry Major and Iowa City Resident.