WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader.
Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events.
There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner.
“I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.”
Verhaeghe isn’t alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America.
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