Trump should seize power even if he loses U.S Elections, a quarter of Republicans think like that
Trump should take over in the event that he loses the next presidential election are in the minority. One in seven Americans, according to a PRRI poll, believe that attempts should be made to alter the results of the 2024 election, even by undemocratic means, if Donald Trump is not confirmed as the victor. Republicans are more in favor of this approach, with many of them prepared to forgo democratic procedures in order to guarantee the election of the «rightful leader,» as per the reports of MSN.
Trust in election information sources
Polling from the Associated Press revealed that Americans trust government-certified election results the most. Local media, such as television and newspapers, come next in trustworthiness, while national outlets follow behind. However, Republicans show a significant distrust in all sources except Trump. The former president is viewed as the most reliable source of election information among Republicans, reflecting Trump’s efforts to position himself as the only trustworthy authority for his supporters.
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Authoritarianism among Trump supporters
PRRI’s poll highlights growing authoritarian tendencies, particularly within Trump’s base. Four in ten Americans score high on the “Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale,” which measures agreement with authoritarian ideas like needing strong leaders to return to traditional values. These tendencies are much stronger among Trump
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