Donald Trump

A new two-part study maps how The Joe Rogan Experience evolved from a comedy podcast into a highly influential civic platform, finding that tuning in was a stronger predictor of a 2024 Trump vote than basic party affiliation.

A new study explores how supporters of Donald Trump maintain their loyalty despite serious allegations. The findings suggest psychological discomfort drives voters to deny accusations, prioritize political policies, or claim other politicians act similarly.

A recent study shows that transporting migrants to cities far from the border amplified voters' fears about crime. This localized policy increased conservative turnout and pushed swing voters toward Donald Trump during the 2024 election.

A new study published in the Human Resource Management Journal shows that Black employees feel less included and less able to excel when their managers support Donald Trump. This effect is especially strong for younger workers.

A new analysis bypasses subjective voter surveys to examine objective, county-level economic data. The research reveals that localized price increases for everyday necessities closely correlated with a shift toward the Republican candidate, especially in lower-income areas.

A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin reveals that Donald Trump's 2024 election coincided with changing social norms. Specifically, negative campaign rhetoric predicted a growing public acceptance of prejudice toward targeted minority groups.

New data from the 2024 election reveals a specific profile of Trump supporters: White Americans who believe they are in a "tight race" for status with Black and Hispanic Americans, regardless of their actual wealth.

A new study suggests that the 2024 presidential election prompted Black adults and liberals to change their firearm habits. These groups reported stronger urges to carry weapons and store them for quick access due to safety concerns.

A new study suggests that online attention paid to Donald Trump helps predict optimism on Wall Street. Researchers found that spikes in Google searches for the president tend to precede increases in bullish sentiment among individual investors.

While Hillary Clinton had a detailed platform, it didn't stick. A new study finds that nearly 40% of Democrats in 2016 couldn't name a single Clinton policy they felt would help them, while Trump’s base clearly understood his promises.

Humor has evolved into a tool for political aggression and deception, according to new research. The analysis reveals how Trump and Ocasio-Cortez weaponize comedy to attack opponents and mask controversial ideas.

Scientists investigating the "cult of personality" surrounding Donald Trump found that his staunchest supporters score unusually high in conscientiousness.

How do you spot a narcissistic leader? Researchers have found a clue hiding in plain sight.

A study in Visual Communication suggests Donald Trump's shrug is a strategic tool to build rapport. Rather than expressing ignorance, the gesture often signals that a statement is an obvious truth he and his audience already share.

New research explores how emotional connections to a nation’s past or future are associated with political preferences and social attitudes, suggesting that national nostalgia relates to more prejudice, while national prostalgia tends to align with more inclusive views.