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The Multiple Faces of Trumpism
Before we shame and cancel 74 million people, we must accept they are not the same
With Donald Trump now in YouTube timeout and banished from Twitter, it is useful to dissect those who supported him. Hardliners on the Left, of course, will say they are all the same. A Trump voter is a Trump supporter. But if there can be a dozen or more genders, then it seems only fair that there be more than one kind of Trump voter. Let’s drill down on this, shall we?
Trump Voter
The “Trump voter” is probably the least likely to be affected by Trump Derangement Syndrome. Yes. Conservatives can be afflicted with this as well as those on the Left. They probably voted for the man with some degree of reluctance. They like what he has accomplished but can’t stand to hear him speak or tweet. They voted with nose clips in place. They have never donated to him, and they weakly defend him if challenged. But in a heated debate, they give up easily. This group is now at the point where they are screaming, “mea culpa.” Yes, Mitch, go ahead and convict the guy, so we don’t have to listen to him for four more years.
Trump Supporter
This group is far more committed to the Don than the voter. They probably gave money to his campaign, although now are experiencing an acute case of…
