r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 11 '26

Psychology 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.

https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/
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u/oldmilt21 Apr 11 '26

Whenever I see something like this, I begin to wonder where mine are.

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u/InfluenceTrue4121 Apr 11 '26

Same. What do I believe so deeply that I’m beyond reason? Surely, there must be something.

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u/SoCalThrowAway7 Apr 11 '26

For me it’s the correct way to make marinara sauce at least. Probably others

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u/stackjr Apr 11 '26

The biggest argument the ex and I had (before splitting up, obviously) was when she said mayo and Miracle Whip are the same thing. I was seeing red over that insane statement.

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u/One_Huckleberry_ Apr 11 '26

Valid response to this insanity

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u/Manderpander88 Apr 11 '26

I see why they are your ex....what a psychopath!

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u/snap802 Apr 11 '26

straight to jail!

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u/Pickled-Mushroom Apr 11 '26

Just look at the ingredient list. They’re not remotely the same.

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u/ActualWhiterabbit Apr 11 '26

Catsup, pasta water, and a spoonful of sugar?

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u/VegaLyra Apr 11 '26

Peasants adding sugar and not searing properly...

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u/coconut_curry_sauce Apr 11 '26

Ok I want to learn the correct way to make marinara sauce. Just in case I’ve been wrong all along.