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.
A new study provides evidence that the norm-violating rhetoric of former President Donald Trump can polarize democratic attitudes. His supporters become less supportive of inclusiveness and political equality, while his disapprovers potentially become more supportive of the rule of law....
A new study indicates that individuals who do not trust public health institutions were much more likely to have negative views of COVID-19 vaccines and to refuse to get vaccinated. This tendency persisted over time. Only 49% of participants of...
Authoritarianism serves as a pathway between watching television and the level of support for Donald Trump, according to new research published in Public Opinion Quarterly. In other words, watching television can indirectly influence support for Trump by shaping or reinforcing...
New research provides evidence that when then-President Donald Trump got sick with COVID-19, it made conservatives more likely to accept that the virus is real. However, the infection and subsequent hospitalization didn't change conservatives' views on how dangerous the virus...
The announcement of Donald Trump's candidacy for president in 2015 had inconsistent relationships with bias-based bullying among California youth, according to new research published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence. In the two school years following the announcement, there was...
Supporters of former President Donald Trump are more likely to endorse political violence and have positive assessments of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, according to new findings published in American Politics Research. The study provides evidence...