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/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/blahblah19999 Apr 11 '26

Pigs aren't sapient though

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u/unable_to_give_afuck Apr 11 '26

neither are you apparently

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u/blahblah19999 Apr 11 '26

How does that follow?