Parkersburg Residents Split Over Trump’s First 75 Days

Parkersburg Locals Split on Trump’s Early Presidency

Talking to residents around Parkersburg, it’s clear opinions on President Donald Trump’s first 75 days in office are all over the map. Some folks are openly worried – one unaffiliated voter gave Trump a mixed review, saying there’s “no justification for [him] bullying Canada” even as she holds out hope that the currently “scary” economic situation will stabilize if there’s a plan behind it.

Not all the feedback was critical. A self-identified Democrat actually rated Trump an “A” so far, praising him for “getting rid of some of the scum” through tougher immigration enforcement and saying she’s willing to give his agenda time to work. Likewise, another resident voiced “100% support” for Trump’s stance on legal immigration and insisted any early economic turbulence is temporary, believing Trump’s tariff tactics will ultimately bring jobs back to the U.S.

From coffee shops to kitchen tables, people here express everything from cautious optimism to blunt skepticism. But everyone agrees on one thing: they’re watching closely to see what the new administration does next.

Contributor: Ryan Wilson, Wood County