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Seriously — Why Do Highly Educated White People Support Donald Trump?
It’s not that I spend a lot of time thinking about the supporters of former president Donald Trump. It’s generally when I take off my racial equity lens, which is rare, that I find it strange, cultish, and dangerous how much power MAGA friendlies have garnered in a short period of time. Considering Trump’s background and rhetoric, I venture to think that most Americans are dumbfounded to see that the 2024 presidential race is a close one. Is racism a major factor at play here?
It is important to dispel one very big myth. That is, most Trump followers are all low income, uneducated, and uncultured losers. That’s just not the reality. Many self-described MAGA folks live in gated communities, have advanced degrees and letters behind their names, and enjoy membership at the finest tennis and golf clubs. They are our bosses, colleagues, first responders, and neighbors. Why does this narrative of only ignorant people support Trump still live? Puzzlingly, that is my curiosity. And this opinion is my summation.
First, let’s review examples of the context at hand that prompts my interest in this seemingly illogical connection between the erudite and Trump:
The Reality
Most people who hold multiple degrees have been exposed to a diverse group of people…
