A new study examined how then-President Trump’s televised address on COVID-19 influenced viewers’ emotions. His followers had reduced negative but no change to positive emotions. Biden followers had increased negative emotions, particularly anger and distress, and decreased positive emotions.
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PsyPost
Scientists unveil the intriguingly divergent impact of Trump’s micro-expressions
A recent study found Trump's micro-expressions significantly influenced viewers' emotions, with reactions varying based on political allegiance.
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Trump's attacks on elections and voting-by-mail in the US has altered election attitudes among conservatives in other countries – Right-leaning individuals in Canada show greater distrust in voting-by-mail following Trump's false voter fraud claims about mail ballots.
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OUP Academic
The Trump Effect? Right-Wing Populism and Distrust in Voting by Mail in Canada
Abstract. Do Donald Trump’s attacks on voting by mail influence how some Canadians view mail-in ballots? The Trump effect on views and behaviors surroundin
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Trump’s image as a successful businessman and savvy negotiator on the show The Apprentice helped create a favorable impression among viewers, boosting his appeal among voters in 2016. Entertainment media, often viewed as politically neutral, can have significant political consequences.
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PsyPost
New research sheds light on the influence of “The Apprentice” on Donald Trump’s political rise
New research uncovers the political impact of Donald Trump’s reality TV career, revealing how entertainment media may shape public perceptions and influence major electoral outcomes in ways previously overlooked.
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New study identify Trump as a key figure responsible for the term “Democrat Party” instead of the correct “Democratic Party” as a slur because “it sounds worse.” This reflects a trend in American politics toward more performative partisanship, and less on engaging in meaningful policy debates.
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PsyPost
How “Democrat Party” became a GOP slur: Study highlights media’s role in political rhetoric
A study found that conservative media significantly influenced Republican elites' adoption of the "Democrat Party" slur, reflecting increasing partisan rhetoric. This shift underscores the growing role of performative politics and media-driven polarization…
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Trump calls on NASA to destroy satellite tracking global carbon levels 🌍📉 and plant growth 🌱🌿.
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NPR
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.
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In February 2025, Trump blocked future enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 🚫💼, which had made it unlawful for US companies to bribe foreign public officials 🌍💰. The announcement led to a substantial boost in the stock value 📈 of firms linked to corrupt practices.
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Cambridge Core
Making Bribery Profitable Again? The Market Effects of Suspending Accountability for Overseas Bribery | International Organization…
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Science News
Has trump just fired the national science board - what are the implications of this Read Full Article #ScienceNews #PolicyImpact #NationalScienceBoard
🔬 President Trump dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Board, effective April 24, 2026.
📧 White House cited "constitutional questions" stemming from a 2021 Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Arthrex, as the reason for the dismissals.
✅ Three board members confirmed receiving termination emails on April 24, 2026.
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📧 White House cited "constitutional questions" stemming from a 2021 Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Arthrex, as the reason for the dismissals.
✅ Three board members confirmed receiving termination emails on April 24, 2026.
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Science News
Unilateral activities permeate almost every aspect of Donald Trump’s second presidency. He departs from established practices by the sheer audacity of his actions. Trump, more than any of his predecessors, routinely and brazenly defies constitutional and statutory…
🇺🇸 In the 12 months since Donald Trump returned to the presidency on January 20, 2025, unilateral actions have defined his administration, including rewritten immigration rules, rolled-back environmental regulations, and dismantled trade relationships.
🏛️ Trump has also demanded $230 million from the DOJ and $10 billion from the IRS, while foreign shipping vessels were destroyed and a president was extracted from his home country.
⚖️ The article notes two key deviations: Trump's disregard for established limits on presidential power and a reevaluation of how power relates to policy, challenging scholarly definitions of unilateral politics.
📈 This approach is explained by rising populism, which prioritizes disruption, oppositional stances to established institutions, and elevates a single leader, leading to challenges against governing institutions and democratic checks.
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🏛️ Trump has also demanded $230 million from the DOJ and $10 billion from the IRS, while foreign shipping vessels were destroyed and a president was extracted from his home country.
⚖️ The article notes two key deviations: Trump's disregard for established limits on presidential power and a reevaluation of how power relates to policy, challenging scholarly definitions of unilateral politics.
📈 This approach is explained by rising populism, which prioritizes disruption, oppositional stances to established institutions, and elevates a single leader, leading to challenges against governing institutions and democratic checks.
#Trump #ExecutivePower #USPolitics
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