In Trump Country (after)

In Trump Country (after)

In the build up to the 2016 US presidential election, handmade signs appeared in Donald Trump’s home state of NY. Beaven ventured to meet, better understand and photograph the sign-builders, eventually making a series of environmental portraits. In 2017 he returned to many, made new portraits and asked each to grade Trump’s presidency so far.

Adam-Wayne Therrien, Greenville, NY. September 21st 2017. “Some people say they fear a war. I don’t. If I am drafted I am willing to go. One of my biggest regrets is not going into the military” Grade for President Trump so far: “A-“.

Fay Johnson, Germantown, NY. September 17th 2017.  “I put my sign back up because I am pissed that no one shows the President any respect. Everyone’s fighting him but he’s sticking to his guns” Grade for President Trump so far: “A-“.

Joe Bennett, Germantown, NY. September 17th 2017.  “He’s trying to keep his word but they just keep shutting him down.” Grade for President Trump so far: "A".

Lex Harned, Cairo, NY. September 13th 2017.  “He has shown the world that we are a world leader, that we are world power. We’ve drawn a line in the sand with the other countries”. Grade for President Trump so far : “B+”.

Neil Gardner, Stephentown, NY. September 27th 2017.  “He’s doing good but the rest of them (Republicans and Democrats) are all crooked. You don’t know what to believe any more”. Grade for President Trump so far : “A”.

Susan Gardner, Stephentown, NY. September 27th 2017.  “He is fulfilling what I expected of him”. Grade for President Trump so far : “B+”.

Rich Knoth, Catskill, NY. September 25th 2017.  “He does scare me a little with some of the things he says. I hope he makes the full term”. Grade for President Trump so far : “B+”.

'Bear' Brandow, Gloversville, NY. September 26th 2017. “He’s trying to do his job but they just ain’t letting him”. Grade for President Trump so far : “A+ for standing up for American rights”.

Ann Marie Vadney, Selkirk, NY. October 3rd 2017.  “He gave people hope and hope makes things happen. I think he’s wonderful". Grade for President Trump so far : “A+”.

Jay Gurac, Oak Hill, NY. October 9th 2017. “I am not in favour of his tweeting but it’s his only line of communication”. Grade for President Trump so far : “A”.

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