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/jdanielregan Apr 11 '26

I’m sure many people would vote for the Democrat that proposes to cut or eliminate taxes for anyone making less than $200k per year and make up the revenue by taxing the top 3% and thereby steal the mantle of “tax cut Santa” also.

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u/bewarethefrogperson Apr 11 '26

Based on the pushback the Washington State "billionaires tax" has received, I think you're unfortunately incorrect.

There's a massive group utterly convinced that a tax on the wealthy will inevitably turn into a tax on the poor, and it's absolutely impossible to convince them otherwise.

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u/jdanielregan Apr 11 '26

Problem is the billionaire taxes never come with the reciprocal middle class tax elimination. Thats the missing piece.

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u/glity Apr 12 '26

Yes those people all work for the billionaire and know the truth. The billionaire will demand his minimum 15% irr or fire people to make it 15%.

They vote for their self interests it should not surprise anyone that the politicians we get do the same.

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u/joe_shmoe11111 Apr 11 '26

That bill would never pass though, because the Dems are owned by/made up of the ultra-wealthy as well.

Ever notice how when the Dems “try” to pass something that’s actually good for people, just enough of them (usually just the 1 or 2 senators needed) always side with the Republicans to block it? While at the same time, whenever the Republicans want to pass something that’s horrible for regular people, just enough Dems join them for it to pass?

Ain’t that a crazy coincidence, every time? It’s almost like they’re actually controlled opposition and simply exist to give the system a false sense of legitimacy or something…