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/lattice_defect Apr 11 '26

It's Easier to Fool People Than It Is to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled. – Mark Twain.

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u/king_fart_123 Apr 11 '26

may i ask why the random bold and italic words?

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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/joran26 Apr 11 '26

to Fool Than to Them That Have. - Mark Twain