From deep in Trump country, farmers sent a message to Washington
Fred Levendofsky and his son Nick have worked the land in rural Kansas for over half a century and were fervent backers of Donald Trump, but not any more.
In rural Kansas, farmers have voiced their concerns to Washington about the rising costs of doing business. Fred Levendofsky, a long-time farmer and Trump supporter, has seen his expenses increase by around 50 percent during the second term of the president. The cost of diesel fuel, essential for his machinery and vehicles, has jumped by about 40 percent.
Despite this, Levendofsky was disappointed with the lack of improvement and expressed hope that a Democrat-controlled House and Senate could work with Trump to address the issues. Kansas, a traditionally Republican state, flipped in the midterms, with Democrat Adam Hamilton winning a seat previously held by a Republican incumbent.
The shift in power could signal a change in the political landscape, as more Americans express dissatisfaction with the economy and the administration's policies.
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