Trump has been labeled a "populist" by the media. It was argued that much of Trump's appeal was to people with economic concerns. The reality of Trump's appeal is far different. Trump's MAGA mob see him as more than a politician. They see him as a savior who appeals directly to their (and his) three main prejudices.
MAGA is “extremely politically organized and mobilized,” and so has an outsized influence on GOP elected officials even beyond its large numbers. His survey found they overwhelmingly believe voting should be made harder, not easier, and that they overwhelmingly support norm-breaking measures such as overturning the election and the idea of Trump serving as president beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit.
“They see Trump as the last thing standing between them and a fundamentally changed world,” Parker said. “They see him as more than a president, he’s a protector and guardian of a culture,” a fundamentally white, Christian culture.
“They want to go backward in time. This is one way they are very different than establishment conservatives.”
Prejudice #1 - Racism:
Prejudice #2 - Misogynism:
Prejudice #3 - Immigrants
Economic issues aren't as powerful as hate as motivators.
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