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But beyond former prominent Trump allies, are there other Trump supporters having second thoughts about their votes in the 2024 presidential election?

From Salon • May 20, 2026

When the 30-year mortgage is paid off, you’ll be 89, but you’re probably not banking on holding on to the property for that long if you’re already having second thoughts about the purchase.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“Well, if she’s not into me, she’s having second thoughts about marrying him. Do I tell him?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Concerns about the economy, job insecurity and high insurance premiums are causing some home buyers to have second thoughts about their home purchases, and some are even walking away from hefty deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

It is a huge old farmhouse, that has had so many add-ons it looks like a cluster of second thoughts.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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