Donald Trump

New research uncovers the political impact of Donald Trump’s reality TV career, revealing how entertainment media may shape public perceptions and influence major electoral outcomes in ways previously overlooked.

Recent research suggests Trump's rhetoric increased anti-Asian hate tweets during the early COVID-19 pandemic, while mixed support was found for other factors like COVID-19 infection rates and public health measures.

A recent study found that polls on X (formerly Twitter) during the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections were biased toward Donald Trump, influenced by conservative user participation and bot activity, making them less reliable than traditional polls.

A new study indicates that Facebook posts from populist politicians and hyper-partisan media elicit high levels of anger, except for Donald Trump, whose posts predominantly garnered positive reactions, including "love," despite often delivering antagonistic messages.

Negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and depression significantly predicted support for populist candidates, including Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections, highlighting the powerful influence of emotional distress on voting behavior.

A recent study found Trump's micro-expressions significantly influenced viewers' emotions, with reactions varying based on political allegiance.

Why do many Americans, especially Republican voters, continue to support former President Donald Trump despite serious criminal charges against him?

A recent study investigated how deactivating Facebook and Instagram before the 2020 U.S. presidential election affected political knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.

A significant portion of White Americans, despite feeling a strong sense of belonging to U.S. society, feel socially excluded due to a perceived lack of recognition, which correlates with increased support for Donald Trump.

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.