Why Trump's Base Still Supports Him

Economic Factors:

Many Trump supporters believe he is better for the economy than his opponent. They point to:

• Lower inflation rates during Trump's presidency compared to the current administration

• A perception that Trump's policies led to economic growth and job creation. They also like his proposed policies:

  • Phasing out imports of essential goods from China1

  • Cutting corporate tax rates further, potentially to as low as 15%3

  • Eliminating taxes on Social Security payments3

• Concerns about high prices under the current administration, especially for everyday items like groceries

Immigration Stance

Trump's tough stance on immigration resonates strongly with his base:

• Many Republicans view border security as a top concern

• Trump promises to shut the border, build a wall, and deport undocumented immigrants:

  • Building a wall along the entire U.S.-Mexico border (49% support overall, high support among Republicans)2

  • Arresting and deporting thousands of illegal immigrants (51% support overall)2

  • Requiring asylum seekers from Latin America to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed (56% support overall)2

• Some supporters believe stricter immigration policies will protect American jobs and culture

Gender and LGBTQ Issues

• Banning hormonal or surgical treatment for transgender minors (57% support overall, 72% net support among Republicans)2

• Passing a law establishing that only two genders, as determined at birth, are recognized by the U.S. (53% support overall)2

  
  

Perception of Media Bias

Some Trump supporters believe the media unfairly portrays him:

• They see criticism of Trump as "Trump Derangement Syndrome" or TDS1

• There's a belief that the media distorts Trump's words and actions1

• This perception leads some supporters to dismiss negative coverage of Trump

Personal Traits and Communication Style

Certain characteristics of Trump appeal to his base:

• 69% of voters say Trump "stands up for what he believes in"2

• Some supporters appreciate his direct communication style, seeing it as "telling it like it is"4

• Trump is viewed by many of his supporters as a strong and resolute leader4

Policy Record

Some voters compare Trump's record to that of his opponents:

• They cite the lack of new wars during Trump's presidency1

• Supporters often focus on specific policies they believe were successful during his term

While these factors contribute to Trump's continued support, it's important to note that views on his leadership and policies remain deeply divided along partisan lines.

Other policies they like:

Energy and Environment

• Boosting U.S. energy production by allowing oil drilling in areas like the Arctic3

Law Enforcement

• Allowing the death penalty as a punishment for drug dealers (though this faces significant opposition)1

It's important to note that Trump supporters tend to have higher levels of confidence in his ability to handle key policy areas compared to the general public:

• Over 90% of Trump supporters are confident in his ability to make good decisions on foreign, economic, and immigration policies4

• Trump supporters show particularly high net support for policies related to transgender issues and border security2

These policies align with Trump's "Make America Great Again" messaging, which resonates strongly with his base who believe he can address their economic and cultural concerns56.

Another significant reason they still support Trump is because they get their news from Fox News, an unreliable and biased news source.