Trump’s Base is Addicted

Creating a culture of ongoing chaos and violence feeds MAGA’s core appetites

“Little Ben” is Trump’s classic domination-based masculinity at work. Remember Little Marco? Trump’s base is addicted to bullying domination-based masculine culture which underpins the power of authoritarians like Trump. For them, Trump’s bullying is an extension of their own.

Trump’s abusive, bullying tone is a narcotic to MAGA. Hypocricy, lying, tax fraud, adultry and allowing 210,000+ Americans to die from Covid is fine with them. Their own histories of trauma informs their addictive need for authoritarian leaders.

Creating a culture of ongoing chaos and violence feeds MAGA’s core appetites, born out of generations of untreated trauma and abuse. They call Trump their “payback.” This is why white nationalists love Trump. Racism is a powerful form of destructive chaos. As is sexism.

When Trump admitted to sexual abuse on tape during the 2016 election, it confirmed his authoritarian credibility with his base, because it made liberals/progressives so angry and reactive. That’s the narcotic. Other’s horror and shock.

This is the slippery slope of authoritarians like Trump. It’s why MAGA’s support his worst decisions, deceptions, lies and violence. If pressed, they may even…