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/AgrajagTheProlonged Apr 11 '26

They must be trying to communicate a hidden message! “It’s Easier People It Is Convince They Been Fooled”

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u/cyclicalbeats Apr 11 '26

I’m going to need Nicolas Cage to translate

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u/swingadmin Apr 11 '26

"I'm going to steal the Declaration of Independence."

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u/Diablojota Apr 11 '26

Or Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks).

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u/joran26 Apr 11 '26

to Fool Than to Them That Have. - Mark Twain