Trump’s core supporters react positively to his rhetoric, likely due to their strong loyalty to him and their alignment with his political messages, even when his messages target opponents or present controversial views, finds study of Facebook posts during the COVID-19 pandemic from 6 countries.
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Trump’s Facebook posts tended to elicit positive emotions, even when they were antagonistic, study finds
A new study indicates that Facebook posts from populist politicians and hyper-partisan media elicit high levels of anger, except for Donald Trump, whose posts predominantly garnered positive reactions, including "love," despite often delivering antagonistic…
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Trump supporters continue to back him after his claims of election fraud in 2020 were disproven potentially because of a deep psychological bond with the president, known as “identity fusion”, shaping their beliefs and bolstering their loyalty, even as new criminal charges emerged.
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Identity fusion with Trump reinforced his election fraud claims and narratives of victimhood
Trump supporters with strong personal loyalty (identity fusion) were more likely to believe his election fraud claims, which further deepened their loyalty and led to greater support for his policies and dismissal of his legal troubles.
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Study has found that people who report favorable views of Donald Trump also tend to score higher on measures of callousness, manipulation, and other malevolent traits—and lower on empathy and compassion. 🤔📊💔
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Trump supporters report higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism
Support for Donald Trump is linked to darker personality traits, including increased psychopathy and decreased empathy, new research finds. The study also connects conservative political beliefs to lower benevolence, suggesting personality may shape how people…
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Trump supporters and insecure men more likely to value a large penis, according to new research. 🔬💪👑
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Trump supporters and insecure men more likely to value a large penis, according to new research
Research involving four studies found that men’s value for a large penis relates to threatened masculinity, dominance, and aggression. The findings suggest that feeling inadequate as a man increases the desire for a large penis.
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Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.
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Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests
A new study explores how supporters of Donald Trump maintain their loyalty despite serious allegations. The findings suggest psychological discomfort drives voters to deny accusations, prioritize political policies, or claim other politicians act similarly.
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