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Trump Supporter Uses Fasting as a Strategy to Save Money Amid Financial Struggles
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2026-05-21 12:39   Politics   14

Trump Supporter Uses Fasting as a Strategy to Save Money Amid Financial Struggles

During a recent segment on CNN, anchor Erin Burnett expressed her shock after hearing a Trump supporter from Georgia describe how he and his wife manage their finances amid economic challenges worsened by the Iran war under President Trump.The voter, despite experiencing serious financial hardship, stated that he remains loyal to Trump.He detailed his approach to surviving the current economic climate, explaining that he and his wife are fasting as a way to cut grocery expenses.Burnett aired audio from an NPR interview with the voter, highlighting his comment that fasting has multiple benefits, including financial savings.The anchor emphasized her astonishment at the extreme measure, saying she couldn’t stop thinking about it and calling it “stunning.

” The segment sheds light on how some Americans are resorting to unusual strategies to cope with rising costs while maintaining political loyalty, raising questions about the human impact of economic pressures during ongoing political and international crises.

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