A Pennsylvania Trump supporter expressed sharp regret during an NBC News interview, stating that voting for President Trump three times was "my bad" — and declaring she is "apparently an idiot."
Amanda Robbins, interviewed by NBC News senior politics reporter Jonathan Allen in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, was asked what she would say to Trump if he were listening. Robbins responded directly: "You are a worthless pile of s--t."
When Allen asked how many times she had voted for Trump, Robbins answered, "Three times. That was my bad. Apparently, I'm an idiot!"
Robbins represents a shift in sentiment among some Trump supporters, angry at U.S. involvement in Iran combined with a high cost of living. The conflict, started on February 28 alongside Israel, has generated considerable domestic backlash.
However, other Millersburg residents expressed support for Trump's military actions. Mike Purcell characterized the combat operations as a "great decision" and stated he is willing to "pay a little more" for gas.
Resident Jim Matter supported Trump's approach, stating: "In the long run, it's going to help us out, because if they get nuclear weapons, you know, we might not even be here in a couple of years. I think that [Trump's] done a good job."
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 2 has driven dramatic economic consequences. Daily shipping traffic in the critical trade corridor has declined to approximately two vessels, down from an average of 60.
American consumers have experienced significant impacts. Gasoline prices have surged to an average of $3.80 per gallon, increasing nearly one dollar from $2.94 one month prior.
The military toll has also mounted. Within three weeks of the conflict's start, 13 American service members have been killed and more than 200 wounded or injured, according to U.S. Central Command. Six personnel died following an Iranian drone strike on a mobile operations center in Kuwait, while another six were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq.
Millersburg is located in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, a closely contested area that elected ultraconservative Representative Scott Perry in 2024. Perry faces a rematch against former news anchor Janelle Stelson in the upcoming midterms. Stelson lost the previous contest by only 5,133 votes.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests from NBC for comment regarding Robbins' criticism.

