Originally written during Donald Trump’s first presidency, this personal essay inspired my book, Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics Is Polarizing Relationships. Revised October 2026. I grew up believing that love conquers all, but in this current political climate, I fear that Donald Trump has destroyed romance as it once existed. I’m a […]
The 2026 midterm elections are less than a month away, and politics is back on the ballot and in our love lives. More than a decade ago, when Donald Trump first announced his candidacy for president, I began documenting the tension I was witnessing firsthand in dating and relationships. I interviewed more than 100 singles […]
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While researching my book, “Love in the Age of Trump,” I strived to find as much balance as possible and to hear all points of view. I asked singles if they’d date someone who didn’t vote, and 87% said no. The poll on the Love in the Age of Trump homepage asks, “Would you date […]
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Voting is sexy, and if you don’t cast your vote in an election, you just might not be dateable. Of the many requirements singles have when selecting a date, you can now add the question of “Did you vote?” as one of them. In our Facebook survey, we posed the question of, “Would you date […]
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Dating in Trump’s America seems to be getting more complicated with the potential dating pool being cut in half. In a feature piece on the cover of Politico magazine, written by Ben Schrekinger and Daniel Lippman, the pair interviewed over 30 Millennials who are, or were working as White House staff. The duo not only […]
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If you’re wondering if dating has gotten complicated since the election, you’re absolutely right. It’s been one-year since Donald Trump took office, and singles are still dealing with the big political elephant in the room, our commander-in-chief and his tweets. During the election, and in the aftermath since Trump became president, talking about politics has […]
https://loveintheageoftrump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/online-dating.jpg211352Julie Spirahttps://loveintheageoftrump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Love-In-The-Age-Of-Trump-1.jpgJulie Spira2018-06-01 15:47:032018-07-24 15:36:08Dating Sites Weigh in on Politics
Last year, I believe Donald Trump hijacked Valentine’s Day. This year, I’m relieved love is rising back to the top of the dating totem pole. In 2017, with the Inauguration Day and Valentine’s Day less than a month apart, the results of the Electoral College vote permeated the bedroom, as well as surfaced in heated […]
I’m a believer in truth-in-advertising, and as I said in my essay, Can Love Survive Trump, the challenges of dating in Trump’s America have been painful, and have resulted in reducing the dating pool by 50% for those with strong opinions on either side of the political spectrum. This new survey of 2,000 singles in […]
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Can Love Survive Trump?
/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraOriginally written during Donald Trump’s first presidency, this personal essay inspired my book, Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics Is Polarizing Relationships. Revised October 2026. I grew up believing that love conquers all, but in this current political climate, I fear that Donald Trump has destroyed romance as it once existed. I’m a […]
Is Politics Still a Dating Dealbreaker?
/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraThe 2026 midterm elections are less than a month away, and politics is back on the ballot and in our love lives. More than a decade ago, when Donald Trump first announced his candidacy for president, I began documenting the tension I was witnessing firsthand in dating and relationships. I interviewed more than 100 singles […]
Watch Julie Spira on Nightline – Politics and Dating Apps
/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraWhile researching my book, “Love in the Age of Trump,” I strived to find as much balance as possible and to hear all points of view. I asked singles if they’d date someone who didn’t vote, and 87% said no. The poll on the Love in the Age of Trump homepage asks, “Would you date […]
Not Voting Reduces Your Chance of Finding a Date
/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraVoting is sexy, and if you don’t cast your vote in an election, you just might not be dateable. Of the many requirements singles have when selecting a date, you can now add the question of “Did you vote?” as one of them. In our Facebook survey, we posed the question of, “Would you date […]
Millennials Working for Trump Administration are Undateable
/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraDating in Trump’s America seems to be getting more complicated with the potential dating pool being cut in half. In a feature piece on the cover of Politico magazine, written by Ben Schrekinger and Daniel Lippman, the pair interviewed over 30 Millennials who are, or were working as White House staff. The duo not only […]
Dating Sites Weigh in on Politics
/0 Comments/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraIf you’re wondering if dating has gotten complicated since the election, you’re absolutely right. It’s been one-year since Donald Trump took office, and singles are still dealing with the big political elephant in the room, our commander-in-chief and his tweets. During the election, and in the aftermath since Trump became president, talking about politics has […]
Online Dating: Love Trumps Politics
/0 Comments/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraLast year, I believe Donald Trump hijacked Valentine’s Day. This year, I’m relieved love is rising back to the top of the dating totem pole. In 2017, with the Inauguration Day and Valentine’s Day less than a month apart, the results of the Electoral College vote permeated the bedroom, as well as surfaced in heated […]
Dating a Trump Supporter Ranks Lower Than Having Bad Sex
/0 Comments/in Dating and Politics /by Julie SpiraI’m a believer in truth-in-advertising, and as I said in my essay, Can Love Survive Trump, the challenges of dating in Trump’s America have been painful, and have resulted in reducing the dating pool by 50% for those with strong opinions on either side of the political spectrum. This new survey of 2,000 singles in […]