Why do people vote for Trump?

Research by Dr Sanaz Talaifar finds that what unites his voters, many of whom live in regions of industrial decline, is the feeling they have something to lose.
Dr Talaifar, who researched Trump voters in the 2016 and 2020 elections, analysed the psychological traits of more than three million US citizens, and matched them with other factors such as demographics and economic situation. The outcome showed a unique cocktail of factors contributed to Trump's support.
Read more about Dr Talaifar's research here: imprl.biz/3WTgCtO
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