How'd President Trump Do In His First Year? Depends On Whom You Ask

By Steve Kraske,

Luke X. Martin

Published January 25, 2018 at 3:10 PM CST

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"Leadership doesn't mean telling me what I want to hear," says Lisa Watson of Kansas City, Missouri, who gives Pres. Trump high marks. "Leadership means putting some hard truths on the table."

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Blake Green, left, an attorney who lives in Parkville, says Pres. Trump has "approached governance as if it's a reality TV show." Also pictured is Henry Lyons, an area businessman and Republican backer.

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Over the last 12 months, we've had any number of pollsters, pundits and politicos on the program to discuss Pres. Donald Trump's words and actions. Today, in lieu of more "experts," we hear from community members and a panel of metro-area citizens. They share their thoughts on the president's first year in office, and whether or not he's lived up to their expectations.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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