3 Reasons I Voted For Trump
Opinion: Why This West Texas Rancher Voted for Trump (Again!)
Out here in West Texas, we don’t take too kindly to politicians telling us how to live. We work hard, we mind our own business, and we expect our government to do the same. So when I cast my vote for Donald J. Trump, I did it for three simple reasons: common sense economics, border security, and protecting our way of life.
1. He Put America (and Ranchers) First
Running a ranch isn’t cheap. Between taxes, regulations, and the price of feed, every dollar matters. Trump cut taxes, slashed red tape, and put policies in place that helped folks like me keep more of what we earn. The cattle industry thrives when the economy is strong, and under Trump, we had a booming market. The man understood that government should get out of the way and let hardworking Americans do what we do best—produce.
2. He Took Border Security Seriously
I don’t need some city-slicker on TV telling me what’s going on at the border—I live near it. Illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and ranches being trespassed on aren’t some far-off political debate for us; it’s real life. Trump took action, building the wall, enforcing immigration laws, and making it clear that America is a country of law and order. That meant a lot to folks in my neck of the woods who actually deal with the consequences of an open border.
3. He Stood for Our Values
West Texas ain’t Washington, D.C. We believe in God, family, and the right to defend ourselves. Trump stood up for the Second Amendment, protected religious freedoms, and appointed judges who wouldn’t bend to the woke crowd. That matters. I don’t want bureaucrats telling me what I can and can’t do on my own land, and I sure don’t want them raising my kids.
So yeah, I voted for Trump. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Not because he’s perfect—no politician is—but because he fought for folks like me. And in today’s world, that’s worth a hell of a lot.
Billy is a lifelong rancher from West Texas who believes in hard work, strong borders, and keeping the government out of his business.
