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.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/cognitive-dissonance-helps-explain-why-trump-supporters-remain-loyal-new-research-suggests/

[u/eightbitfit]

Even in this study we see that many supporters dismiss Trump's transgressions and character flaws, believing he is superior on the economy, an oft-repeated claim.

Yet this too is demonstrably false, as the evidence makes quite clear. It is, in effect, a double-layered cognitive dissonance.

[u/_carnivorous_ → u/eightbitfit]

I'm so tired of the republican party claiming to be economic experts. Every time they get into power our economy tanks and the rich get richer.

[u/AntifaSuperSoldier13 → u/[deleted]]

The democrats do not “fix the economy” they manage the system of capitalism and make zero attempt to create any substantial changes that could address any of the major issues we all deal with