Pollster Frank Luntz says “paycheck to paycheck voters” are backing Trump’s second-term agenda. They like his focus on key issues that impact their daily lives.
Trump’s administration is prioritizing deporting dangerous illegal immigrants. It’s also cutting wasteful spending to make the government more efficient. Luntz told Leland Vittert on “On Balance” that these efforts are winning over voters. But they still worry about everyday costs.
“They are really happy that people who should not be here are being asked to leave,” Luntz said. “They’re really happy Washington is being held responsible for wasteful spending. They want the government to be more efficient, more effective, and more accountable.”
Their only concern? They don’t want Trump to lose focus on lowering costs. “These are people who, when you say ‘paycheck to paycheck,’ it means their house is barely paid for,” Luntz continued. “They have nothing left over at the end of the week or month.”
They wonder how tariffs will affect prices. They want to know if Washington’s changes will help their wallets. They support Trump’s other policies but need reassurance on affordability.
Even some Democratic governors are shifting their stances. They’re softening far-left positions on immigration and government waste. The goal? To stay politically viable.
Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, revealed a major shift. On Feb. 17, there were only 229 Border Patrol encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border. That’s the lowest since Homan first joined the force in 1984. A historical review backs him up—numbers haven’t been this low since the 1960s.
Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims to have saved $65 billion. The money comes from fraud prevention and spending cuts.
Luntz also noted a shift among former Biden and Clinton voters. Many flipped to Trump in November and like his fast-paced changes.
“They love the pace of change,” Luntz said. “They were fed up. They wanted action. They wanted results.”
They still don’t like Trump’s blunt style, but they like his policies. “They wanted wasteful spending cut. And they’re seeing that,” Luntz added. “They wish he were less rude, but they trust him.”
For the first time, they feel hopeful. Polls show growing confidence in the future. “They believe he’s serious,” Luntz said. “And that’s shifting expectations for the years ahead.”