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

Sun May 31, 2026, 10:52 AM

May 31

as a reason why he still holds power in the party.

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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 May 31 #18

The whole point of the Epstein Files. It's not just about sex. travelingthrulife May 31 #21

I agree. Stochastic terrorism has always worked La Coliniere May 31 #19

Yes. I noticed that the Guardian article left out threats wnylib May 31 #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 May 31 #14

Several reasons. Morbius May 31 #16

For the same reason many Americans were afraid of Joe McCarthy. Joe and allegorical oracle May 31 #20

Trump's popularity is extremely regional. WarGamer May 31 #23

Because they have purged their party of anyone with Bettie May 31 #24