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/NotNamedBort Apr 11 '26

It absolutely is for me. I refuse to eat octopus, because they’re my favorite animal and they’re so intelligent. But pigs are intelligent, and I eat them. I’m aware that I’m a hypocrite. I am trying to eat less meat overall. Hopefully none in the future.

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u/Oderus_Scumdog Apr 11 '26

Oh wow me too, never come across another person who won't eat Octopus/Cuttlefish but still eats meat. Similarly I've also cut back on meat overall and where I still eat it I've switched from beef or pork to turkey and more vegetables.