"The first year of Donald Trump's second term has made two things clear. First, the MAGA coalition is not breaking up any time soon. Even after the especially chaotic events of the past few weeks, Trump supporters are sticking by their man. Second, faith in Trump's leadership is not driven by his adherence to a coherent political ideology. Trump, who, as part of his "America First" policy, once declared that he would be "getting out of the nation-building business," has"
"An administration that promised to look out for the "working man" has handed billions of tax dollars back to America's wealthiest households while stripping health care from the most vulnerable. If ideological consistency can't explain the enduring loyalty of Trump's base, what does? A new study by More in Common, the nonprofit research organization where we work, finds that Trump's coalition"
The first year of Donald Trump's second term revealed that the MAGA coalition remains loyal while faith in his leadership is not anchored in coherent ideology. The administration has shifted from prior promises—moving from a pledge to avoid nation-building to asserting U.S. control over Venezuela—and has implemented policies that gave tax dollars to wealthy households while reducing health care for vulnerable people. A More in Common study surveyed over 10,000 2024 Trump voters and conducted qualitative research to identify four distinct voter groups. The largest group, MAGA Hardliners (29 percent), comprises mostly white Gen Xers and Baby Boomers motivated by religious and existential narratives.
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