"Donald Trump Proven Conduit of Hatred and Fear"
In the dynamic world of American politics, the support for former President Donald Trump remains a topic of considerable interest. His base, a group of loyal supporters, continues to stand by him, despite the passage of time and the changing political landscape.
The primary factors driving this support are rooted in strong partisan loyalty, alignment with Trump's political and policy positions, and his perceived role as a champion for conservative values. According to recent surveys, about 93% of strong Republicans continue to approve of Trump’s job performance, demonstrating the resilience of his core base [2][3].
Many Republicans align with Trump on issues like immigration enforcement and opposition to major federal government expansions, positions that resonate with his base [4]. Furthermore, around 68% of supporters believe that Trump is standing up for what he believes in, a trait that is highly valued [3].
However, it's important to note that Trump's support faces erosion among some groups, particularly younger voters and moderate Republicans. Dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of certain policies, perceptions of chaos in governance, and personal trait assessments like caring about ordinary people and being a good role model have contributed to this decline [2][3][5].
Trump's base is not concerned about his employment of cheap immigrants, reflecting their shared belief in the need for a robust workforce to drive the economy. However, concerns about crime rates and immigration have been persistent issues, with Trump's narrative persisting that it's too easy to cross Mexico's northern border into the US [6][7].
Interestingly, while gun violence in the US is higher than in Europe, crime rates have been steadily decreasing since the mid-1990s. However, most Americans, especially conservatives, believe that crime in their area is getting worse, according to a long-term study by the Gallup polling institute [8]. The number of violent crimes did increase during Trump's term, fueling the narrative of a lawless society [9].
The media campaign, led by figures like Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, Charlie Kirk, and Ben Shapiro, has deeply divided the US population, amplifying these concerns and reinforcing Trump's message [10].
In the current political climate, Trump continues to be a thorn in the establishment's side, addressing concerns of religious groups, laid-off workers, and those fearful of losing power and wealth due to programs promoting diversity and inclusion [11]. His narrative, grounded in the fear of foreigners and the promise of a strong America, persists, shaping the discourse and the future of American politics.
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- Pew Research Center
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- Gallup
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- New York Times
- Washington Post
- Gallup
- FBI
- Politico
- CNN
- Despite the constant evolution in war-and-conflicts, politics, and policy-and-legislation, the former President's robust base continues to maintain their strong support.
- The Trump loyalists remain steadfast, primarily driven by partisan loyalty, alignment with his political and policy positions, and his stance as a champion for conservative values.
- This core base approves of Trump's job performance, with recent surveys indicating a staggering 93% approval rating among strong Republicans [2][3].
- Many Republicans endorse Trump's stance on issues such as immigration enforcement and opposition to major federal government expansions, which resonate with his supporters [4].
- Trump's base values his unwavering commitment to his beliefs, with around 68% of supporters believing he stands up for what he believes in [3].
- However, this base's support is not universal, with declines among younger voters and moderate Republicans noted due to dissatisfaction with certain policies, perceptions of chaos in governance, and assessments of personal traits [2][3][5].
- On immigration, his base is indifferent to his employment of cheap immigrants, believing in the need for a robust workforce to drive the economy [6][7].
- Meanwhile, crime rates and immigration continue to persist as concerning issues for the American public, particularly conservatives, with Trump's narrative of a lawless society and easy border crossings fueling these concerns [6][7][8][9].
