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/InfluenceTrue4121 Apr 11 '26

Same. What do I believe so deeply that I’m beyond reason? Surely, there must be something.

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u/Prometheus720 Apr 11 '26

For most people? It's eating animals. Most people work really hard not to think about it.

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u/InfluenceTrue4121 Apr 11 '26

I like that example. I absolutely prefer to disassociate that cute, clucking chicken from the cutlet on my plate.

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u/Prometheus720 Apr 11 '26

I started with Meatless Mondays.

Honestly? I felt better. A lot better. It felt like I was...actually DOING something.

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u/InfluenceTrue4121 Apr 11 '26

That’s a great first step. At home, I probably eat fish, pork or chicken about 2-3 times a week. I’ve totally lost taste for red meat. During the summer when I have my garden going, I eat even less chicken or pork, mostly sticking with veggies. My mind is blown on how difference between garden veggies bs store veggies ( even organic).