Senator Ruben Gallego stated that Trump and Musk effectively connect with working-class voters through their daily engagement and understanding of consumer interests. The 2024 elections showcased Trump's appeal among these voters, who view personal wealth aspirationally rather than as competition. Gallego pointed out that people would remain supportive of Trump and his allies until policies like the GOP tax cuts negatively impacted them. Despite being new to the Senate, Gallego believes that voters will soon express dissatisfaction if their needs are not met by wealthy politicians.
They actually understand the consumer. They are engaged every day... in trying to talk to the consumer, and in this case it's the voter.
People that are working class, poor, don't necessarily look at the ultrarich as their competitors. They want to be rich someday.
That's when you're going to see people saying, 'No, no, no, that's not what I want.'
The 2024 general election results proved the strength of Trump's appeal with the working-class voters Democrats have also sought to win over.
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