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5. Go ask Putin why *he* is still popular.

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:39 PM

May 28

It’s probably the same answer — Fear and/or Greed (the fuel of corrupt governments)

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If Trump Is So Unpopular, Why Does He Still Dominate the GOP? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 28 OP

well... keroro gunsou May 28 #2

It's about to end............ Lovie777 May 28 #3

35% is a big part of 51% mr715 May 28 #4

Go ask Putin why *he* is still popular. Tim S May 28 #5

It is a criminal cult, rustbeltvoice May 28 #6

They're afraid of him! Emile May 28 #7

True . It is an accurate perspective. Onthefly May 28 #8

Exactly! H2O Man May 28 #9

Entrapped Dossiers on everyone... if needed. Prairie_Seagull Sunday #18

The whole point of the Epstein Files. It's not just about sex. travelingthrulife Sunday #21

I agree. Stochastic terrorism has always worked La Coliniere Sunday #19

Yes. I noticed that the Guardian article left out threats wnylib Sunday #22

Consider all the bullcrap one must believe C_U_L8R May 28 #10

Because he has a solid coalition of voters that control the primaries. OAITW r.2.0 May 28 #11

Highly engaged or low turnout? Johonny May 28 #12

Possibly murielm99 Sunday #14

Several reasons. Morbius Sunday #16

For the same reason many Americans were afraid of Joe McCarthy. Joe and allegorical oracle Sunday #20

Trump's popularity is extremely regional. WarGamer Sunday #23

Because they have purged their party of anyone with Bettie Sunday #24