The American Mind is a publication of the Claremont Institute. In it, author Logan Hall writes about the ties between Donald J. Trump and the people in flyover America.
They’ve become even more alienated and disgusted by the Washington establishment than they were in 2016. In their eyes, there’s no better way to show disdain for the ruling elite than casting their lot with Trump. That was their motivation eight years ago, and that’s the motivation now.
Diehard support for the former president, in many cases, is symbolic. It’s an act of defiance. It’s the biggest middle finger Forgotten Americans can give to a system they believe has failed them. And maybe that symbolism is all they feel they have left.
Personally, I prefer winning to expressing my grievances. However, I understand how good it feels to express one's utter loathing.
