Three-Time Trump Voter Fumes on Social Media That She Was 'Duped' by a 'Glorified Snake Oil Salesman'

A self-described three-time Donald Trump voter has publicly turned on the US president, saying on social media this week that she feels she was 'duped' after years of supporting him.

Lucy Riles, who described herself as a lifelong Republican, said she had voted for Trump three times and spent what she called an 'embarrassing amount of money' on merchandise and trips to political rallies. In a widely shared post on X, she accused the president of repeatedly disappointing supporters who had remained loyal to him.

Her comments come as some Republican voters continue to express frustration over living costs, US involvement in the war with Iran and other administration priorities. Recent polling has also pointed to dissatisfaction within parts of Trump's coalition, although individual voter accounts alone do not establish a wider political break.

Trump Supporter Says She Was 'Duped'

Riles said the previous 14 months had amounted to 'betrayal after betrayal' and acknowledged that accepting she may have made the wrong political choice had been difficult.

She nevertheless stressed that her regret over supporting Trump did not mean she believed former Vice President Kamala Harris would have been a better choice in the 2024 presidential election.

Instead, Riles directed her criticism at Trump, calling him a 'glorified snake oil salesman' and arguing that elected leaders should not be placed beyond scrutiny by their supporters.

'He is not God nor should he be worshipped as one,' she wrote.

Riles said voters should hold politicians accountable even after investing heavily in a political movement or damaging personal relationships because of political disagreements.

Her post also criticised several issues that have caused friction among sections of Trump's supporters.

Riles objected to the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran and criticised what she characterised as Trump's approach to records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

She also took issue with Trump's recent defence of data-centre development. The president said this week that communities rejecting large data-centre projects risked becoming 'backwards and poor,' remarks that have generated opposition from some residents concerned about electricity demand, water use and infrastructure.

Riles characterised the position as effectively requiring communities to accept such projects regardless of local concerns.

She also compared her continued political loyalty to remaining in what she described metaphorically as an emotionally abusive relationship.

'I've never been in an emotionally abusive relationship,' Riles wrote, adding that she was not prepared to accept what she viewed as a similar dynamic in politics.

Other Trump Voters Voice Economic Frustration

Riles is not the only Trump voter to have publicly voiced dissatisfaction in recent weeks.

During an MS NOW coverage from the Iowa State Fair in August, Shane Foot, who also identified himself as a three-time Trump voter, said he was disappointed that everyday costs remained high.

Foot complained that prices had not fallen in the way he expected after Trump returned to office.

'I'm just over the Trump thing,' he said during the interview.

His concerns came as US consumers continued to face higher prices than a year earlier. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showed consumer prices were 3.4% higher in July 2026 compared with July 2025.

Another woman interviewed during the same Iowa coverage described difficulty managing household expenses, particularly groceries and fuel.

The cleaning worker said she sometimes spent about $80 (£58.65) on petrol within three days because of her commute. She also discussed the pressure of paying for everyday essentials such as eggs and milk.

'It's just hard to feel good when everything's going downhill,' she said.

The woman's account reflects her personal financial circumstances rather than the experience of all US voters, but affordability remains a significant political issue for the administration.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Voters' Right To Criticise Trump

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene later amplified Riles's post and defended supporters who criticise Trump when they believe he has failed to keep his promises.

'I hear this from people literally every single day,' Greene wrote.

She argued that voters should be able to demand accountability from elected officials without being accused of disloyalty.

Greene went further, saying that in her view 'the disloyalty comes from Trump, not people like this.'

Her comments come after a much broader public falling-out with Trump that preceded her resignation from Congress in January 2026, meaning her latest criticism represents a continuation of an existing political split rather than a sudden change in allegiance.

Riles's post and the voter interviews do not prove that Trump's Republican base is undergoing a widespread revolt. However, they add to evidence of dissatisfaction among some supporters over affordability, foreign policy and the direction of the administration.

Whether that frustration translates into a lasting shift in voter behaviour remains unclear.