Trump Supporter's Business Crumbles After Trump's Election

Austin Petersen, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump in 2024, recently voiced his regret after his shoe business failed following Trump's election. Screenshots of his tweets from July 2024 show his enthusiastic endorsement of Trump's economic policies. However, a May 2025 tweet reveals the devastating impact of those same policies on his business. "Well there went my shoe business," Petersen tweeted, expressing his disbelief at the elimination of a tax exemption that disproportionately affected small businesses. The situation highlights the complex and sometimes unintended consequences of political decisions and the impact on ordinary citizens. While Petersen's experience is one example, it raises questions about the broader effects of economic policies and the importance of considering all potential outcomes before enacting them.