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During the 2022 midterm elections, Donald Trump’s use of Truth Social garnered more media attention than his Twitter activity during the 2016 primaries, driven significantly by partisan media, reflecting shifts in journalistic practices and the evolving role of social media...
A study revealed that pro-democracy speeches by Republican leaders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell had no measurable impact on the democratic commitments of Trump supporters following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Donald Trump's endorsement typically decreases support for Republican candidates in general elections, significantly deterring Democratic voters and having a minimal positive impact on Republicans.
A recent study found that increased parasocial interactions with Donald Trump, where viewers form one-sided relationships with him as a media persona, correlate with more negative attitudes towards the former president.
A study on the January 6 insurrection's impact found that despite its severity, Republican Party support only slightly decreased, rebounding quickly. This suggests that many voters prioritize partisanship over democratic norms.
A recent replication study finds no link between women's fertility and political preferences, but notes a weak connection between psychopathic traits and support for Trump.
A study of Florida voters found that Trump supporters, particularly those who follow political news, often falsely reported not using mail-in voting in the past. Despite their claims, many still voted by mail in 2020, revealing a gap between stated...
New research in PLOS One reveals that support for former President Trump significantly predicts public rejection of scientific consensus on climate change and COVID-19 vaccination. Trumpism's influence transcends other demographics, intensifying science skepticism in the United States.
A study in PLOS One found that MAGA Republicans, about 15% of US adults, are more likely to support political violence. They exhibit distinct beliefs on race and democracy, differing significantly from other Republicans and non-Republicans.
In a recent study published in PNAS Nexus, researchers uncovered a stark divide in the moral language used by U.S. political candidates during the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries. The findings also shed light on a notable divergence in Donald...
A comprehensive analysis of millions of political quotes over 12 years revealed a significant rise in negative language by U.S. politicians, notably coinciding with Donald Trump's entry into politics in 2015. This shift, persisting beyond election campaigns, indicates a lasting...
A new study indicates that Donald Trump's 2016 victory had a polarizing effect on white Americans' racial attitudes, with Trump supporters increasingly rating Black people as less "evolved" post-election.
A study published in Political Research Quarterly provides evidence that former President Trump's baseless claims of 2020 election fraud significantly eroded confidence in U.S. elections among Republican voters, overshadowing objective measures of election administration.
New study reveals that Trump's tweets criticizing Fox News decreased its ratings and influenced Republicans to consider alternative conservative media like OANN, while Democrats viewed Fox News less negatively as a result. The research was published in Public Opinion Quarterly.
Despite Trump's 30,000 false claims, 75% of Republicans viewed him as honest, possibly due to distinguishing "fact-speaking" from "belief-speaking." A study of Congress tweets indicates that this sincerity-over-accuracy view is more prevalent among Republicans, without apparent electoral penalties.