Why the poorest county in West Virginia has faith in Donald Trump | Anywhere but Washington

Donald Trump was more popular in McDowell County than anywhere else in America during the Republican primaries. Paul Lewis explores the power of the Republican presidential nominee’s message in the poorest county of West Virginia.

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[mikegrabosky]

Current politics don't explain the state of southwestern WV. These town have been drying up since the 1940-50s. Instead of blaming trump or Obama you have to look deep into Appalachian coal history.

[xavierimperial]

u know it's bad when Walmart leaves....

[Ryane]

Hope this 92 year old man is still around, amazing feat to make it to that age and still be fully intact physically but most importantly mentally

[tluns]

If they were poor then can you imagine how poor they are now with $5.00 gas, unaffordable housing and skyrocketing groceries, taxes and inflation.

[Minka_]

I want that reporter to go back to that county and ask the residents "what has improved since Trump won the election?"

[samberlyrocks]

“Politicians are politicians. They make promises, and never keep ‘em” Wise man there.

[Bass_and_bucks]

“I voted for that black guy two times” as a black guy I laughed WAY too hard at that😂😂😂

[BecxyBoo]

Something I have learned from watching my grandparents and parents struggle financially their entire lives is that you can never put your faith in somebody else to help get you out of poverty. You've gotta take actions and risks and sometimes they pay off and sometimes they don't but at the end of the day, all you have to rely on is yourself.

[pillcosby]

That guy is 92? He looks great for his age, wow.

[leekress]

Giving false hope to those who are so desperate to survive and care for their families is one of the cruelest things you can do.

[kaylat]

I didn't become financially independent until I was in my late 30's, and I'm still in my 30's. In addition to having purchased my second home and earning money on a monthly basis through passive income, I've also achieved three out of five goals. I just hope this inspires someone to realize that it doesn't matter if you don't have any of these things yet, you can start today no matter your age. Change your future by investing! I made a rather big decision by investing in the financial market.

[MichaelBristow]

This is a heart breaking video. People taken in by a con man, given false hope, splash in some xenophobia, and you end up with a grifter that couldn't care less about you. Desperate people do desperate things...

[vclau]

This whole town was a coal-company construct. When coal was done, the company left and the town dried up.

[Peter-Bear]

You know shit is bad when walmart closes down.

[juliahart]

The amount of cognitive dissonance these people have most likely had to apply after the 2020 election is just insane

[fubartotale]

"I love the poorly educated"
- Donald Trump -

[theactivist]

"Education is the best hope for a democracy." - Socrates

[stanley]

I am so impressed with the robust health of that 92-year-old. What a symbol of what it means to be American. He's been doing the same routine for probably More than 70 years. Wakes up, goes across the street, helps people. Although according to him there's not many people to help anymore these days but that's a different story..

[Eyeballpapercutt]

West Virginia is one of the most beautiful states. Its a shame there is so much poverty.

[Pedro-dscq]

The 92 yr old is not just physically sharp, but also cognitively. And he know what politicians really are lol Wise old man